Garden City News 05-29-2020

REMEMBERING THE FALLEN Board considering closing 7th Street to traffic for summer

Village offices to reopen for business, with precautions

BY RIKKI MASSAND

During the Garden City Board of Trustees’ May 21, meeting on Zoom, Village Auditor Courtney Rutt Rosenblatt led a discussion on the appropriate  safety plans for the municipal government to establish as employees return to offices after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive orders are lifted. As of the last week of May, Village

Hall officially remains closed and employees come in sporadically while many continue working full-time from home.

Village human resources and executive staff have monitored Gov. Cuomo’s executive orders and briefings, as well as New York State Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control guidelines “that are relevant to the village’s economy, residents and employees.”

Rosenblatt noted that all

decisions by the Village of Garden City since the brunt of the pandemic closed non-essential business and most public functions in mid-March were made to be in compliance with New York State’s guidelines. Categorized essential workers that are village employees include police, dispatchers, sanitation and others.

“All decisions were made

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Restaurants, merchants to use outdoor spaces

BY RIKKI MASSAND

During its meeting on Thursday, May 21, the Garden City Village Board of Trustees evaluated an idea to close Seventh Street to vehicular traffic through the summer months and into October for residents and visitors to enjoy al fresco dining, as well as shop outdoors at retailers.

Unlike other summers on Seventh Street, attracting thousands of people for themed events, due to the pandemic this summer will be different. The fun and festive Friday Night Promenades that Garden City has become accustomed to over the last five years will not be happening. No mention has been made of the annual Belmont Festival, the traditional kickoff to the Friday festivities in the village’s T-zone of Seventh between Franklin and Hilton Avenues.

The Board has decided to wait until its Thursday, June 4 meeting to further consider enacting the closure of Seventh Street to vehicles for several months to come. The agenda item originally appearing for the May 21 meeting also stated for Franklin Avenue and New Hyde Park Road restaurants that participate in outdoor, al fresco style sit-down dining would be permitted to expand for additional seating and to be able to display merchandise immediately in front of their establishments, “so browsing is possible without entering the store.”

Dennis Donnelly, a former village trustee and the executive director of the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, noted the clear goal with stores, restaurants and retailers in the village and everywhere hurting financially.

“In order to try and ease them back and give them a shot at survival, we proposed closing Seventh Street in a manner that would not really require police presence because the plan would completely block the street between Franklin Avenue to Hilton Avenue. All stores on Seventh have back entrances other than Leo’s Midway -- this would allow the restaurants to set up tables outside on the street instead of sidewalks only -- similar to what we do for the summer Friday Promenades. We are not talking about entertainment or anything like it because this is strictly a dining and an outside experience with tables for only six guests or less,” Donnelly told the Board.

According to Donnelly there’s potential to maintain street cleaning

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Help for local businesses

We were very glad to hear that the Village Board is strongly considering the proposal to make Seventh Street a pedestrian mall for the warm weather months. If enacted this will give the businesses a much better chance at survival.

For many businesses, the next weeks and months may be even more challenging than that actual shut down. Businesses that have been closed may have large start-up costs at a time when revenues are extremely low. For those that have perishable inventories (such as restaurants) they will have to order fresh supplies. Then there are the costs in changing the layout of their premises to comply with social distancing rules. Enticing former employees and cus-

tomers to return, even as people are still fearful will also not be easy. Many shoppers have a gut fear of being in enclosed spaces with strangers. Allowing commerce to take place outdoors will address those fears.

The police and fire departments have valid concerns about how to maintain public safety regarding emergency vehicle access. But surely these concerns can be worked out. (Let’s also get creative about helping the businesses on Franklin Avenue.)

If we don’t work something out there will be many empty stores in Garden City within a few months.

As Deputy Mayor Robert Bolebruch said, “Let’s figure out solutions rather than obstacles.”

Monster Poles and Complacency

To the Editor:

Complacency: self satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual danger.

We should all give thanks for the words and actions of our neighbors for they have shaken us, the silent majority, out of our compliancy and blind trust that somehow issues facing our village will resolve without our involvement.

Speaking truth to power begins with being truthful to ourselves. We were complacent to our civic duties. We selected leaders based on public personalities and unrealistic promises. We didn’t attend public home owner association meetings. We failed to vote in local elections. We scratch our collective head and ask how we got into this mess and more importantly how do we get out of it?

The recent rallies and public petitioning reinforce the majority belief in an all inclusive society. That is not enough. We should share those beliefs with our friends, neighbors and associates. We should recommit ourselves to openly speaking up whenever we feel our civic duties require us to do so. We should be willing to listen and understand both sides of the argument. Standing on the sidelines only gives power to the oppressor.

Now is the time for good men and women of conscience to come to the aid of their village by not being silent.

In the iconic words of Ronald Regan, “Mr. Gorbachev –Tear Down these Monster Poles”

George Satterlee

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Stop subdivisions

To the Editor:

I am amazed and sorely disappointed that no one has reacted to the brief mention in this paper, about three weeks ago, regarding the proposed moratorium on subdividing lots. The zoning board of appeals (ZBA) has let us down, The village’s Beautification Committee

has let us down. And, our trustees have let us down.

The whole point of calling this village Garden City is that it is intended to have copious green spaces with homes spaced far apart to allow for trees shrubs and lawns. The fact that fences are not permitted to extend forward of the front of any home attests to the intended need to keep open space a priority.

I don’t know how long, or to what extent the ZBA has been approving the subdivision of lots, but it has to stop. The issue was brought home to me when I saw the desecration happening on the corner of Tanners Pond Road and Somerset Avenue. There was a perfectly lovely home on the corner with beautiful landscaping in keeping with the neighborhood. Now it appears that there will be two houses, one of which, it seems, will be scrunched in between an existing home and another larger home with a subterranean garage.

Why are subdivisions being allowed or even considered? I have my suspicions but I would like someone in authority to respond.

Arnold Finamore

Vote ‘yes’ on budget

To the Editor:

To vote No for the 20-21 Garden City School Budget referendum at this point is to put our students, teachers, administration, and all those associated with our school system at a disadvantage and at unnecessary risk.

It is impossible, at the moment, to know what procedures or guidelines the current Albany administration as well as local agencies will mandate school districts follow.  The School District must be financially equipped to accommodate all requirements to maintain the high-quality education and safety of our students and educators.

Respectfully, to assume that an online education is cheaper than an in-school education is unfounded.  It is not known what type of expenses will be

Village to keep brick at Nassau Blvd. LIRR parking lot

MTA Community Fund to reimburse costs

BY RIKKI MASSAND

The distinctive 113 year-old red brick pattern in the parking lot of the Nassau Boulevard LIRR station will be retained, courtesy of funding by the Metropolitan Transportation Association, Garden City Village Board members announced during the Board's May 21st meeting. The renovation of the parking lot had become controversial recently because of the costs of keeping the brickwork in the north side lot.

Village Superintendent of Public Works Joseph DiFrancisco explained that the Metropolitan Transportation Association (MTA) as part of the Third Track project has granted funds to reimburse the village for the full cost of doing this project.

After much discussion on funding aspects, the Board of Trustees voted to accept the second-low bidder on the project, Pioneer Landscaping and Asphalt Paving, Inc. of Kings Park, for a total cost of $899,000 as they also approved increasing the project allocation from $765,000 to $899,000. As such the Board voted to approve a transfer of funds from the village Contingent fund to the Capital Projects budget.

The parking lot renovation will

include new drainage and lighting. The $899,000 includes a contingency amount, and DiFrancisco noted that the MTA/ LIRR approved the Village of Garden City to be reimbursed up to $1.6 million for this station parking lot project.

“We applied for the Community Fund to be reimbursed and we’re approved for the reimbursement. The bid was structured so that there were options involved for the village in terms of what we wanted to do with the lot, and the option on the agenda is for removal of all the existing 100-year-old bricks, to save whichever bricks are able to be reused and to dispose of the ones that can’t be reused, and to have the new bricks bought that are the same in-kind to the ones that are there -- matching and making the look uniform,” DiFrancisco said.

About the reimbursement by the MTA/LIRR DiFrancisco noted that this project coming in well under the $1.6 million approved for the parking lot would mean the nearly $700,000 would go back into the Community Fund, “which the village can use for other purposes as part of the Third Track project.”

At the Board’s meeting last August, Deputy Mayor Robert Bolebruch said

the $765,000 represented about 28% of the Community Fund monies Garden City has the ability to draw from MTA/ LIRR.

The brick retaining walls at the station lot comprise an entirely separate project and DiFrancisco says the MTA/ LIRR will not allocate Community Fund money to reimburse the village for that as part of this. “That is an expense the village will have to incur on our own,” he said.

Deputy Mayor Bolebruch asked about the Nassau Boulevard LIRR parking lots on the south side of the tracks, “as those lots are in bad shape.” DiFrancisco mentioned that the village’s 2020-’21 budget for DPW includes those lots in the local paving program.

Bolebruch asked if the LIRR would reimburse Garden City for paving and refurbishing those south lots, and DiFrancisco said he would apply for the reimbursement.

Trustee Brian Daughney, who is the chair of the Board’s LIRR Third Track Committee, stated that the village will be using much money available for the landscaping plans along the Third Track corridor running from the West (north of Greenridge Avenue) to the Estates section, where the 93-foot-high, large

PSEG utility poles have been erected.

“The money was earmarked definitely to do improvements on landscaping, once we get through with the Third Track people,” Daughney said. He asked Village Attorney Peter Bee how long the bids would be valid for, a period of 45 or 60 days following its submission, so the Board could have held off on awarding the bid -- Daughney said the priority is “making sure we are using, as we intended, a lot of money for the landscaping along the Third Track.” He later said “lots of plausible things” are uses for $2.5 million in the Community Fund.

“That money was given by MTA/ LIRR as part of the Community Fund. The funds are allocated for municipal costs like DPW, Police, traffic control, landscaping. We asked if we could use some of the funds for the Nassau Boulevard parking lot, and they acquiesced, as a favor. We have been lucky that to date we have not had to use really anything, especially as construction on New Hyde Park Road has gone on during COVID-19 closures. We have not had increases to costs of police and DPW the way it played out,” Daughney said

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GC Police arrest suspect in two car thefts

The Garden City Police Department arrested a New Hyde Park man on May 20th for allegedly stealing two cars, as well as taking money and credit cards from multiple other automobiles since March 19th.

According to detectives,  video surveillance identified Michael Daddario, 32, as the person responsible for the thefts, which took place at several locations throughout Garden City.

Detectives said they determined that Daddario was responsible for two stolen vehicles: a 2002 Toyota Camry that was taken on March 19th and a 2006 Honda Odyssey that was taken on May 1st. Daddario was charged with three  counts of Grand Larceny 4th Degree, three  counts of Petit Larceny, Grand Larceny 3rd Degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th Degree and Identity Theft 2nd Degree.

EPOA postpones meeting; officers,

directors nominated

The Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA) regrets to announce that we will not be able to hold our June 1 annual meeting as planned due to current COVID-19 restrictions. The EPOA will reschedule at a future time when public gatherings are once again allowed. Residents of the East should have recently received the EPOA spring newsletter, which contains updates from its president, trustees as well as other informative material.

The Director & Officer Nominating Committee of the Eastern Property Owners’ Association has nominated the following residents as officers and directors for 2020-2021:

EPOA Officers, for a term of one year: President: Steve Ilardi, 139 Meadow Street, Vice President: Jonathan Debrich, 90 Huntington Road, Corresponding Secretary: Paul Dircks, 62 Saint James Street, Corporate Secretary: Colleen Ciullo, 109 Huntington Road and Treasurer: Joe Courtade, 15 Kingsbury Road.

EPOA Directors, for a term of three years: Andrew de Lannoy, 5 Maple Street.

EPOA Directors, for a term of two years: Spiro Dorizas, 29 East Drive, Shane Pomeroy, 32 Boylston Street, June Michalak, 38 Spruce Street, Lauren Scarantino, 17 Chestnut Street.

EPOA Directors, for a term of one year: Eric Breusch, 5 Beech Street, Jose Iudica, 50 Prescott Street.

All named officers and directors are currently serving on the EPOA board, with the exception of Eric Breusch and Jose Iudica. Their biographies follow: Eric Breusch

Eric Breusch has 14 years of experience in the financial services industry and is currently a vice president of Citi Private Bank, specializing in private equity, real estate and hedge fund due

diligence. Eric grew up in the eastern section of Garden City, where he met his wife Jillian while both were lifeguards at the GC pool. He attended the GC public schools through 8th grade, Chaminade HS and Loyola University Maryland for both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration. After living out of state and in NYC for 10 years, Eric and Jillian moved back to GC to raise their family.

Jose L. Iudica

Jose L. Iudica is a 10-year resident of Garden City, graduated from NYU’s Stern School of Business and holds an MBA in finance and banking from Hofstra University. A long-time employee of Prudential Financial, Jose is currently a vice president and head of the short-term funding desk. He also serves as president of the Commercial Paper Issuers Working Group. Within the GC community, Jose has served as co-leader of Cub Scout Pack 7 at Stewart School and has been both an intramural girls’ soccer coach and boys’ soccer coach, in addition to serving as a travel girls’ soccer coach.

All nominations were conducted in accordance with EPOA by-laws by the 2020 Director & Officer Nominating Committee. Members of the current Director and Officer Nominating Committee are Joe Moody (chair), Monica Kiely, Tom Mastanduono, Ken Moody, Bob Rymers, Bob Stark, Jr. and Ted Ucinski.

Election of EPOA Officers and Directors for the 2020-21 term will be held at our annual meeting.

To learn more about the EPOA, how to become a member, and matters concerning the East, you may visit us at our website (www.gcepoa.org), on Facebook (@GardenCityEPOA), on Twitter (@GC_ EPOA), and on Venmo (@GCEPOA).

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on green initiative for playing fields

BY RIKKI MASSAND

In a time with no group athletics being played on area ball fields  due to the pandemic, the chance to  develop healthy, safer soils in Garden City over this summer got a jump. In his update for the Eastern Property Owners’ Association, Paul Blake, superintendent of Village Recreation and Parks announced plans to include the pesticide-free fields maintenance program at more village parks/playgrounds. In the weeks ahead the village expanded on its initiative begun at Hemlock, Edgemere and Tullamore park to be pesticide-free at Nassau Haven Park and Grove Park, and no neighborhood park in Garden City would have its grounds treated with pesticide.

Furthermore, with the traditional spring season of games halted at all athletic fields including for the grounds at St. Paul’s, Blake advised that a new “completely organic” turf management program is planned.

“Through our partnership with NYSID (New York State Industries for the Disabled) we are working with a local vendor, Bayshore-based Alternative Earthcare, to treat St. Paul’s with organic materials such as corn gluten, compost tea and liquid organic fertilizer,” Blake stated.

Three years ago, Eastern section residents Kelly Smith and Colleen Ciullo began literally a “grassroots” Garden City initiative. They are happy with the momentum gained after initial discussions in front of two instrumental volunteer entities; the Garden City Board of Commissioners of Recreation and Cultural Affairs (Rec. Commission) and the Environmental Advisory Board. Colleen Ciullo is now the Garden City PTA’s new president-elect for 2020’21 as well as the East POA’s corporate secretary. She and Kelly Smith offered the following comments upon hearing this news from Blake.

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School Bd meeting rescheduled

The Garden City Board of Education has rescheduled its June 9 public virtual meeting to June 10. The meeting will be held at the usual time of 8:15 p.m.

In light of the governor’s Executive Order 202.26, the annual budget vote and school election is being held by absentee ballot only. All ballots are due on June 9 at 5 p.m.

Ballot counting will begin immediately following the 5 p.m. deadline. Moving

the meeting back one day provides the necessary time for absentee ballots to be counted to determine the outcome of the vote and election in advance of the board meeting. The board will officially accept the results at the June 10 meeting.

Information for the public to join the June 10 meeting through Google Meet will be posted on the district’s website: www.gardencity.k12.ny.us.

Online budget chats with the GC Schools superintendent

Garden City Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha will conduct two online live video chats regarding the proposed 2020-2021 budget. The chats will be held on Monday, June 1 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. via Google Meet. Residents can join using the following links or phone numbers to call in.

“It is important to provide the community with as many opportunities as possible to learn about the proposed budget so that they can make an informed decision by June 9,” Garden City Superintendent Dr. Kusum Sinha said. “During the budget chats, participating community members will have an opportunity to ask questions about programs, financial planning and all aspects of the 2020-2021 school year budget. I invite all Garden City School

District residents to attend.”

Information to Join:

Community Budget Chat: Monday, June 1, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

To join with Google meet: meet. google.com/qyq-djpj-wnj

To join by phone:+1 567-318-0013  (PIN: 179499499)

Community Budget Chat: Monday, June 1, 7-8 p.m.

To join with Google Meet: meet. google.com/sys-aspc-ahb

To join by phone: +1 620-869-1823  (PIN: 163282710)

Information for the public to join will also be posted on the district’s website: www.gardencity.k12.ny.us. Anyone who cannot attend either of the live chats are welcome to email questions to supt@gcufsd.net.

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Memorial Day Observance

Garden City High School twin Eagle Scouts Joseph, Left, & Michael Bereswill, pay a special Memorial Day tribute to the women and men who serve in our Armed Forces

Garden City High School Eagle Scouts Joseph and Michael Bereswill presented a special BSA tribute honoring the women and men of the Armed Forces who served, and continue to serve, our country at the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars monument in Mineola. The boys, who

are the youngest twin Eagle Scouts in scouting history to earn every BSA Merit Badge and Eagle Palm Award, were invited by Mineola Village Mayor Scott P. Strauss, who is a nationally recognized and admired Distinguished Eagle Scout, to perform the ceremony.

THE OFFICE CAT

Microwave fire

On May 19th firefighters respond ed to a residence for a minor micro wave fire.

Fraudulent checks

On May 21st a 7th Street business report ed that over the past six months, numer ous fraudulent checks were written against the company’s checking account for an estimated loss of $22,200.

Unregistered vehicle

A 73-year-old motorist was charged with driving on Stewart Avenue with a suspended vehicle registration and an unregistered vehicle on May 21st.

DWI arrest

ing on Franklin Avenue with a revoked license and excessive speed.

Smashed window

On May 24th Garden City Police  responded to a Franklin Avenue store where the front window was found shattered by unknown means.

Suspended license

On May 24th a 25-year-old motorist was charged with driving on Stewart Avenue at Meadbrook Road with a suspended license and unsafe lane usage.

Carbon monoxide alarm

On May 22nd Garden City Police responded to Franklin Avenue for a report of an unconscious male slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle stopped in traffic. The Officers were able to safely remove the driver, a male/36 from Freeport, from the vehicle, and upon investigation, arrested him for DWI.

Hit and run

On May 22nd an unknown vehicle left the scene after striking and damaging an unoccupied vehicle in Garden City Plaza.

Gas odor

On May 22nd Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to Ash Street for an odor of gas. Upon investigation, firefighters deemed the area safe.

Excessive speed

On May 23rd a 32-year-old motorist was charged with driving on Clinton Road with a revoked license and excessive speed. In a separate incident on the same day, a 53-yearold motorist was charged with driv-

On May 25th Garden City Police and Firefighters responded to a residence for a carbon monoxide alarm activation. It was determined the alarm was apparently caused by faulty detector.

Graffiti

Graffiti was discovered on the basement walls of a Franklin Avenue parking garage on May 25th.

Fraud attempts

On May 26th a  resident was advised by her bank of multiple attempts by someone to cash fraudulent checks against her checking account.

Attempted assault

As a result of a domestic incident investigation, On May 26th Garden City Police arrested a 51 year-old Garden City man for allegedly pushing another family member against a wall and throwing a ceramic planter at her while she was attempting to call the police. The man was charged with attempted assault, criminal possession of a weapon, and harassment

Poll workers needed

The Garden City Republican Committee is looking for Election Inspectors and Poll Coordinators for the Primary on Tuesday, June 23rd, and General Election on Tuesday, November 3rd.  The work schedule is from 5:15 AM to approximately 9:15 PM.  Pay starts at $240 for the day. The responsibilities are to assist voters at various polling locations in

Garden City with the voting process. To apply for this position you must be a Registered Republican Voter, a Nassau County resident and 18 years of age or older.

If you are interested in becoming a Republican Primary and / or Election Day Poll Worker and meet the above requirements, please call 516-3192459 or 516-571-2892.

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As the Village continues doing its part to help slow the spread of COVID-19, officials wait for the next relaxation of the rules during this pandemic. On Wednesday, May 27, Governor Cuomo announced that the Long Island region would officially begin the first phase of opening its economy.

Again, continue to keep your hands very clean, wear a mask or scarf over your face at appropriate times and maintain the social distance. Follow the guidance of the Center for Disease Control and Protection (CDC), the Governor and your President.

If you don’t feel well, contact your doctor immediately. If you need immediate medical assistance, call 911. We have a Village email: mayor@ gardencityny.net and a telephone number: 516-465-4000. Let us know if we can help you. Should you wish to share your thoughts with me, you can reach me directly at 516-650-8847. Please be well and be safe.

I am happy to announce that on Thursday, May 21 we began the process of preparing Village Hall for opening. This will take some time, and I will announce the opening in this column when we feel that things are ready within the law. The people of Garden City are strong, and we will come through all of this stronger than we ever were before. All of you are in my thoughts.

Village preparing to re-open

Throughout the COVID-19 health pandemic, the Village’s Human Resources team has been monitoring Governor Andrew Cuomo’s executive orders, as well as New York State Department of Health and Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines relevant to the Village’s economy, residents and employees. All decisions that have been made by the Village thus far have been following these guidelines and have been made after careful consideration regarding the impact on the Village’s operations and after consultation with, among others, labor and legal counsel and the Board.

While Village facilities have remained closed to the public, the Village has been operating to provide services to residents. Village Staff could return to workplaces the first week of June, when the Governor’s executive order regarding workforce limitations is set to expire (June 6). (To date, the Village does not have any indication whether that limitation will be extended.) Current executive orders limit on-site employees to no more than 50 percent of the total workforce at any one time, not including supervisors, to perform essential functions. All on-site employees are

also required to comply with social distancing and face covering guidelines as defined.

The Human Resources Department is developing a Workplace Safety Plan to ensure that employees return to, and continue to, work in a safe, compliant environment. The plan will include guidance related to the following topics:

Social Distancing and Interaction with the Public: While the Village facilities remain closed we have continually communicated with employees on ways to maintain social distancing when on work sites.

• Use and Supply of Protective Equipment: The Village began its identification and garnering supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to its employees prior to closure and continues to provide throughout the organization. Employees, other than Police, have access to masks, gloves and hand sanitizer at every site. The Police and Fire Departments also have what they need to continue to safely assist the public.

• Hygiene and Cleaning of Areas: Like the PPE inventory, we began to identify and source cleaning products that meet CDC guidelines at the start of this event. We have also identified and utilized a cleaning restoration company to disinfect Village facilities and property.

• Communication: Posters have been up in common areas since prior to the closure and continue to be updated as the CDC and New York State Health Department issue new guidance. Posters are located in the common and lobby areas of the Departments and in the restrooms.

• Contact Tracing: The Village is creating a visitor management system to capture contact information for visitors to our facilities. We will be called upon by the New York State Department of Health to provide this information in the event that there has been notice of a positive case that involves the Village.

Utility poles along the Main Line

Trustees Brian Daughney and Stephen Makrinos, members of the Village’s Third Track Committee, sent a letter dated April 8, 2020 to the MTA to voice concerns about “recent events and actions taken by the Third Track Construction Consortium.”

In part, the letter states, “First and foremost, the Village of Garden City was never asked or consulted

with respect to the placement of the 4-5 metal 120 foot high utility poles between the bridge at Nassau Boulevard and Weyford Terrace. As of the date of this letter, 4 of the poles have been installed. We are advising your team not to install the 5th pole or any other poles on the south side of the Main Line. While we have been informally advised that the LIRR/ MTA was unaware that the poles would be placed south of the Main Line, the 3T team is the agent of the LIRR/MTA, and therefore, the Village considers the placement of such poles in bad faith and a breach of Section 39 of the MOU.

“Second, we were explicitly advised, again explicitly advised, that save perhaps one or two poles near the Nassau Boulevard Bridge, all poles west of Nassau Boulevard to New Hyde Park Road would be on the north side of the Main Line. We were provided renderings by the 3T team back in September 2019 that confirmed our understanding. The installation of these poles is in direct conflict with prior discussions with us, and the EIS for the Third Track Project. We formally advise you that the Village reserves all rights with respect to its ability to bring an action against 3T and the Long Island Railroad for moving these poles without any environmental or other studies or analysis. Additionally, if these matters are not addressed and cured to the Village’s satisfaction, we will consider the LIRR/MTA in default of the MOU.”

Project Executive Mark Roche, in a letter dated April 30, 2020, responded, in part: “The Village is correct that initial design plans envisioned that the permanent utility poles would be installed on the north side of the Main Line in this area. During the construction phase, 3TC identified several serious constructability issues that led to the relocation of these poles to the south side—including space and access constraints affecting the feasibility of constructing the poles and cable while maintaining active train operations, as well as safe clearances from station platform construction and sound wall installation. Your letter also refers to the project team’s commitment to explore the feasibility of burying utility lines. A thorough feasibility study was indeed performed earlier in the design phase. We would be pleased to share the results with you in a public-friend-

ly format that can be shared with Village residents. We understand the abrupt change to the neighborhood aesthetics that has resulted from the clearing of vegetation, the installation of sound and retaining walls, and the installation of these tall utility poles. Please note that in addition to the 5 poles installed west of Nassau Blvd, additional poles will be installed on the south side of the track in the area east of Nassau Blvd. While we appreciate the negative community reaction that has resulted from these utility poles, these are necessary utilities and they are located within LIRR right-of-way. Village approval is not required. Nonetheless, we agree that this design change should have been communicated to the Village at an earlier date. We also agree that additional measures, such as enhanced landscaping, are warranted to soften the visual effects of these poles and other project elements.”

To read the letters in full, visit our website, www.gardencityny. net, and click the “LIRR 3rd Track Information” tab on the left side of the homepage.

Water rate increase

The Board adopted a 10 percent water rate increase, effective June 1st.

Groundwater sampling to begin

The drilling portion of fieldwork that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began in October 2019 in Garden City for the eastern plume portion of the Old Roosevelt Field Contaminated Groundwater Area Superfund site is complete. Monitoring wells were installed at three locations to collect groundwater samples and sampling will begin at the end of May.

The work is part of a pre-design investigation related to the EPA’s work to address groundwater contamination at the site, and further delineate the groundwater plume to better design the remedy. EPA’s remedy, issued in a March 2018 Record of Decision, calls for a treatment process to remove trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene from groundwater, thereby reducing potential threats to people’s health.

Work on Garden Street, west of the intersection of Grove Street, began on October 23, 2019 and ended on November 21, 2019. Activities at the second location in Garden Street, near the intersection of Tremont Street, began on February 4, 2020 and ended on February 28, 2020. Once the activities on Garden Street were completed, work activities began on Willow Street, near the intersection of Tremont Street on March 3, 2020 and

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The dedication, compassion, and strength that The Bristal team displays daily is evident – especially to those who choose to call The Bristal home, as well as their families. The happiness and well-being of residents means everything to us, so their heartfelt appreciation is both powerful and motivating. We’re proud to share their sentiments for the outstanding individuals who make The Bristal such a special place.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the staff at The Bristal for caring for our loved ones, even though you are leaving yours at home and risking your health to assist ours…Thanks so much from the bottom of our hearts. With love & respect

– The Vidas Family

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GRADUATION

TRAYS & HERO’S

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• Cheese Tortellini - ham,peas,mushrooms cream sauce

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• Malfatti - homemade sausage,broccoli rabe,cherry tomatoes,marinara

• Bosciola - Fettuccine with homemade sausage,mushrooms & truffle oil

• Norma - rigatoni with diced eggplant,fresh mozzarella,marinara

• Rigatoni Bolognese - Homemade meat sauce

• Baked Ziti - with meat sauce or marinara sauce

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Summertime, and the living is easy at Consignment Shop

Adorable hinged boxes ready for your treasures.

BY MELISSA JAEGER

It’s unofficial – summer is here! Going to the beach? Or a summer party? Check out our selection of broad-brimmed straw hats, and canvas totes with flags, anchors and seashells. We have whimsical hinged enamel boxes, at a fraction of the cost of the Halcyon or Limoges ones. Our summer ones – seahorses, boats, crabs, flipflops, and shells -- make great hostess gifts. Or great “anytime gifts” for the collector in your family.

Memorial Day may have passed, but please continue to show your pride and fly your flags throughout the summer. Remember: The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) and its Exchange are offering the U.S. flag for sale. Purchase your 3’x5’ flags (with embroidered stars), priced at only $20 and/or flag kits (flagpoles and anchors) for $38.

For those unfamiliar with the Exchange Consignment Shop, we are housed in The Garden City Historical Society Museum on 109 Eleventh Street

(in the basement of the building). In addition to the flags and gift items, we sell all kinds of consigned items, including but not limited to jewelry, china, lamps, small pieces of furniture, silver, crystal, paintings and collectibles.

Be sure to browse and shop a sampling of our available items via the tgchs.org website, where we have a link to our online store. Or go directly to “stores. myresaleweb.com/at-stewart-exchange” You can purchase your flag – or any other item, for that matter -- and we will arrange for a parking lot pick-up. Local deliveries are also available. Remember: all proceeds from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of our TGCHS Museum. Work on the outside of the Museum will hopefully resume shortly. The Shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street. (516) 746-8900

Shop Hours: Tues – Fri 10:00 –4:00; Sat noon – 4:00;

While graduation will be virtual this year, your graduate’s accomplishments are real. Celebrate their hard work with a personalized message in this newspaper. On June 19th we will be publishing a special salute to graduates. Include your personal message to your graduate by going to www.gcnews.com/salute-to-graduates-messages

Ad copy is due by Wednesday, June 10th

Regular sized announcement - $50

1.9” wide x 3.8” high up to 25 words and one small photo

Large sized announcement -$100

3.8” wide x 3.8”high up to 50 words and two small photos

Businesses - if you would like to congratulate the grads, please email sdaly@gcnews.com or call 516.294.8900

GC Community Church collects food for LICC

Non-perishable Food Items and Paper Goods collected by GCCC for LICC Emergency Food Center

BY MELVA VICTORINO

The Garden City Community Church (GCCC) is continuously focusing on one thing right now – to help and give to others as they never have before. It’s not a unique opportunity but has an impact on the lives of many who are affected by COVID-19. What better way to do this than to collect food for the Long Island Council of Churches (LICC) Emergency Food Center.

While many are practicing social distancing with closing their physical buildings,  the LICC Emergency Food Pantry WILL CONTINUE to stay open.  However, they have seen a sharp decline in direct delivery food donations from churches, congregations and the community.  At this time of social awareness, in an effort to support social distancing and promote healthy living, GCCC will be collecting non-perishable food items for the LICC Emergency Food Center on Wednesday, June 3rd. Donation can be dropped off on the Church Whitehall Porch before noon. Special needs are canned vegetables and fruits, cereal, shelf stable milk, rice, oatmeal, and powdered beverages. No bottled items. Paper goods are also welcomed. All are invited to participate in this appeal to help feed our neighbors. In a world full of problems, let us be the solution.

As we remember our neighbors, GCCC is also inviting all to a live-stream Virtual Memorial/Remembrance Service on Saturday, May 30th at 2:00 p.m. in memory of those who died during this trying time of the coronavirus and all that may have passed at this time where a service could not be performed.

This Virtual Memorial/ Remembrance Service will be designed to provide comfort to those who have not yet had a service for their loved

ones. We encourage you to have a candle nearby so that when the minister lights candles during the service you can light one to honor your family and friends. For those with sensitivities to candle fumes, you have options to choose to have a picture of your loved ones, a cross, a book, a Bible or an object that meant something to your loved ones. This will be a live-stream service that people can watch. If you cannot watch at that time, it will be on our website for viewing at a later date.

For information regarding our virtual worship services and programs, please go to our website:  www. gardencitycommunitychurch.org.

Come and join us online all week long. Out of an abundance of caution and following the mandates set by the village, county and state, we have closed our building until further notice. The Church is increasing security with our online services. For our services via zoom, please be advised that you will be directed to a waiting room and “zoom ushers” will screen to make sure participants are known to us. There may be a slight delay in starting, please be patient. Participants will not be permitted to share screens, video, or audio without hosts’ approval.

The Garden City Community Church is part of the United Church of Christ and is an Open and Affirming congregation that welcomes people of all ages, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations to participate in the life of our community. The physical church of Garden City Community Church is located at 245 Stewart Avenue between Whitehall Blvd. and Kensington Road. For more information, email churchoffice@ thegccc.org or call (516) 746-1700. And as previously mentioned, you may also visit our website at  www. gardencitycommunitychurch.org.

The Vote by Mail Dilemma

BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

The coronavirus has touched off an important debate as to how much voting by mail should be permitted in the November election.

Clearly, things are different in this year of the coronavirus. There are all sorts of predictions as to whether there will be a second wave of the virus, how severe it will be and when it will occur. Given the unexpected nature of the outbreak, the possibility of significant numbers of people being unable or unwilling to vote on Tuesday, November 3 because of the virus cannot be discounted.

The latest, $3 trillion, stimulus bill just passed in the Democratic control House includes provisions providing for massive subsidies for states voting by mail. Republicans, who control the Senate, say that this provision is a nonstarter and argue that the Democrats are promoting a system that could result in massive fraud.

Of course, Democrats would be in a much stronger moral position on voting issues if they were not basically opposed to an ID requirement to cast a ballot. There are so many activities in ordinary life that require identification, from taking a flight, to buying alcoholic beverages, to gaining access to governmental and nongovernmental buildings that it seems completely reasonable to insist that voters prove their identity whenever they go to the polls, as is required in most other countries. In some states, including New York, however, only first time voters must show identification; this isn't sufficient.

In addition, the lack of identification does not mix well with two another Democratic proposals that can lead to questionable ballots, same day registration on Election Day and so-called ballot harvesting. Ballot harvesting permits agents of a candidate to gather and submit ballots of friendly voters, sometimes even after election day. (To be fair, both parties engage in ballot harvesting. The results of a 2018 Congressional election were overturned following charges that the GOP candidate engaged in ballot har-

vesting in North Carolina, where it is illegal.)    .

This is not to say that some relief concerning mail ballots is inappropriate given the possibility of health related problems in the fall. It probably is a reasonable idea to have applications for absentee ballots mailed out to voters, but not actual ballots.   And, at least for this year, it seems appropriate for applications for no-excuse absentee ballots to be accepted in all states, a change that New York made a few years ago. Absentee ballots should accepted so long as received by election day, a rule that will avoid controversial dragged out counts.

On the other hand, mailing out ballots, rather than just applications for ballots, to every registered voter in a jurisdiction is extremely problematic. For one thing, registration lists are frequently inaccurate and sending ballots to addresses of voters who have moved, or even have died, is an invitation to fraud. In addition, the idea of large boxes of ballots moving through the mail system also seems very undesirable.

While proponents of almost unlimited mail voting say there is little evidence of actual voting fraud in the United States, there have been a number of reported examples of questionable activities just in the last few days. A batch of mail-in ballots for a South Carolina primary election were recently found in Maryland, of all places. In Philadelphia, an election judge pleaded guilty in federal court to charges that he took bribes to inflate votes for Democratic candidates.

I think the bottom line here is that there are two important competing principles here. All reasonable steps should be taken to make sure that every American citizen over 18 has an opportunity to register to vote and to cast that vote, regardless of whether the election is affected by a pandemic. On the other hand, in these very polarized times, Americans have a right to be as confident as possible that the election count on November 3 is as honest and accurate as possible.

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American Legion remembers the lost on Memorial Day

Commander Frank Tauches opened the ceremony at the Veterans' plaza and welcomed the Boy Scouts and their families. He read the names of the many Garden City residents who gave their lives in previous wars including William Bradford Turner, for whom the American Legion Post is named. In this past year, the Post lost five members and the Ladies Auxiliary also lost five members. He thanked them for their continued service to our country, the Post and the Auxiliary.

Recently, we lost former Post Commander, Frank Nedelka and his wife, Joan, former Auxiliary President. "They were extraordinary people. We will miss them. They cannot be replaced", said Commander Tauches.

Taps was played by Boy Scout Augustin Mingiuia-Murphy. Augustin had undertaken a major project to bring gifts of personal hygiene items, games,

puzzles, magazines and other surprises to the residents of the Northport VA Medical Center. A collection of military music was also created to be appreciated by the residents of the VA Medical Center. Augustin was assisted in this project by his fellow scouts in Troop 55. The scouts put a flag at each of the monuments honoring those who lost their lives in each of the wars. We thank the scouts for their support on this Memorial Day.

Mayor Theresa Trouve said we should remember the importance of this day and be grateful to those who served. They've given us the freedom and peace we have today.

Commander Tauches offered a prayer of thanksgiving as we remember all those who have given their lives for our freedom. We remember their accomplishments as we continue on without them.

LONG ISLAND’S LEADING ORTHOPEDIC GROUP IS LEADING THE WAY . . .

with immediate, personalized appointments in the safest possible environment.

Balancing the need to help relieve your orthopedic pain with the health and safety of our patients, staff and community, Orlin & Cohen is taking all precautions:

• Pre-visit registration

• Curbside check-in

• Advanced and pre-entry health screenings for patients and staff

• Plexiglass reception barriers

• Social distancing with extended time between appointments and direct entry to exam rooms – bypassing waiting rooms

• Masks for everyone, at all times

• Continuous disinfecting measures in all areas

Because in this crisis, protecting each other should be everyone’s top priority.

Our offices across Long Island are open for in-person visits.

Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Weekends: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Virtual telehealth visits are also available, seven days a week.

Nassau: 516-536-2800

Suffolk: 631-706-2800

It’s What’s Happening for Young Adults through the Library

Teen Hangout on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Hangout on Monday, June 1, 3PM-3:40PM. Bring your favorite snacks and socialize and connect with other tweens and teens in Garden City! Talk about your favorite fandoms, what you've been reading, watching, and playing, any new hobbies you've started learning, and more! This program is for Grades 6-12 only.

We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. For more information about Zoom, visit their website at zoom.us. Mobile users should download the Zoom app onto their device before the start of the meeting. Please register via Eventkeeper  (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. If you cannot find your library card to register, please apply for a digital card by visiting http://nassaulibrary.org/digital-card-application .

Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.  If you have any questions, email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/young-adultdepartment/contact-the-young-adulttweens-teens-department/.

Teen Art and Chat on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Art and Chat, on Tuesday, June 2, 3PM-3:40PM. Gather up whatever art supplies you have at home and ten join us as we work on art together while chatting! This program is for Grades 6-12 only.

We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program.Please register via Eventkeeper to participate in this virtual program. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

Teen Kahoot Trivia:

Fandoms on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Kahoot Trivia: Fandoms, on Wednesday, June 3, 3PM-3:40PM! Test your knowledge of pop culture, including comics, movies, anime, manga, books, television, music, and more, as we play Kahoot trivia! This program is for Grades 6-12 only. To participate, you will need a computer or laptop that allows a split screen option or two devices, one to run the Zoom app and one to run the Kahoot app.

Please register via Eventkeeper  (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this Zoom virtual program. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one  hour before the start

of the program.

Teen Bingo on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Bingo, on Zoom on Thursday, June 4, 3PM-3:40PM! Bring your favorite snacks and play a game of bingo with your friends! This program is for Grades 6-12 only. Participants will be asked to make their own bingo card before the start of the program and will be emailed instructions on how to make it.

Please register via Eventkeeper  (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

Virtual Teens and Tots Storytime Training Session

The Library is hosting a Virtual Training Session on Monday, June 8 at 3PM. The training session will also be an opportunity for past volunteers to ask questions about the new virtual format.

Teens and Tots Storytime is a volunteer program in which tweens and teens read stories to children during the summer. The Tweens and Teens Department is collaborating with the Children's Department this year so the Library can host the Teens and Tots Storytime in  a new virtual format this summer via Zoom! Tweens and teens must be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 to volunteer this summer for Teens and Tots.

In order to participate in Teens and Tots Storytime, you must attend at least one training session to volunteer. If you have attended a training session in previous years, but are interested in participating in this year's new virtual format, it is still strongly recommended you attend a virtual Teens and Tots training.

Please register via Eventkeeper  (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual  Zoom program. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

If you have any questions, email the Young Adult Department at https:// www.gardencitypl.org/young-adult-department/contact-the-young-adulttweens-teens-department/ or the Children’s Department at https://gardencitypl.org/contact-the-childrens-librarians .

Teen Scattergories on Zoom

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Scattergories on Tuesday, June 9, 3PM-3:40PM. Bring your favorite snacks and play a few rounds of Scattergories! Registrants should have paper and a pen/pencil with them. This program is for Grades 6-12 only.

Please register via Eventkeeper  (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual Zoom program. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one  hour before the start of the program.

Teen Creative Writing Workshop

Join us for a virtual meet-up, Teen Creative Writing Workshop on Wednesday, June 10, 3PM-3:40PM. Bring your favorite snacks and your creativity as we bounce off ideas, work on writing prompts, and share our writing! This program is for Grades 6-12 only.

Please register via Eventkeeper  (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

The next meeting of the Teen Advisory Board is Thursday, June 11, 3PM-3:40PM. We will be using Zoom Video Conferencing for this virtual program. Please register via Eventkeeper  (www.gardencitypl.org) to participate in this virtual program. Registration ends two hours before the start of the program. Registrants will receive an email with the login information to Zoom one hour before the start of the program.

If you are interested in helping to come up with some virtual programming ideas or social media outreach ideas for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12, consider joining the Teen Advisory Board Online applications are available at  https://www.gardencitypl. org/teen-advisory-board-application/  Applicants should be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020

Tweens and Teens Weekly Social Media Challenges

Each day on our Facebook and Instagram pages, the Tweens and Teens Department will post a new challenge or activity for you to complete during the week! The schedule is as follows:

• Monday Art Challenge: Each Monday, get a new art challenge to work on for the week

• Tuesday Riddle: Each Tuesday, try to solve a new riddle

• Wednesday Writing Challenge: Each Wednesday, we’ll post a new writing prompt for you to work on during the week

• Thursday Question of the Week: Each Thursday, we’ll post a fun new question for you to share your answers

• Friday Reading Challenge: Each Friday, we’ll post a new challenge for you to read a book that meets a certain criteria

• Weekend Food Challenge: On the weekend, you’ll get a new challenge to

cook or bake for the week.

You can find the challenges posted on our Facebook and Instagram: Facebook:  www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Instagram:  www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

If you participate in the challenges, earn community service credit by submitting it (or taking a photo of whatever you make to submit) here https://www. gardencitypl.org/social-media-submission/ so we can share it on our Facebook and Instagram pages! Plus, if you write a poem for the Wednesday Writing Challenge, you can also earn community service by submitting to our Poetry Challenge here https://www.gardencitypl.org/poetry-writing-contest/ and if you read an ebook or listen to an audiobook from Nassau Digital Doorway (nassau.overdrive.com) for the Friday Reading Challenge from Nassau Digital Doorway, you can earn community service by writing a review and submitting it here:  https://www.gardencitypl.org/ submit-a-teen-review/

Earn community service by submitting a photo, video, or other content for us to add to the Library's Tweens and Teens Facebook and Instagram pages! Ideas for submissions include a book you're reading, an art project you're working on, the scenery outside when you go for a walk, a board game you're playing with family, your family pet, or any other creative idea you have for content. Not all submissions will be used on our social media and not submissions including photos of people are allowed. Submit social media content here https://www.gardencitypl. org/social-media-submission/

Follow Tweens and Teens on Facebook

and Instagram

Follow Garden City Library’s Tweens and Teens on Facebook and Instagram! The Young Adult Department has been using both social media platforms as a tool to post updates, announcements, digital resources, ebook recommendations, and more during this time of social distancing. Here are the Facebook and Instagram pages for the Garden City Public Library Tweens and Teens Department:  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Instagram:  www.instagram.com/ GCPLTweensTeens

Email Young Adult Librarian Laura Giunta at https://www.gardencitypl. org/young-adult-department/contactthe-young-adult-tweens-teens-department/ to be put on the Tweens and Teens Garden City Public Library email list and receive announcements about upcoming virtual library programming for tweens and teens in Grades 6-12.  Vote Online for Teens Summer Reading Club Prizes

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500 years of Raphael

A Virtual Art Lecture with Thomas Germano through the Library

Join Professor Thomas Germano at a virtual art lecture on Raphael via Zoom on Wednesday evening, June 10th at 7PM. Raphael has been called the most famous and most loved master of the High Renaissance period in Italy. In this 500 year anniversary of his death, view some of his major works and learn more about this influential artist at this virtual program.

Online registration on Eventkeeper is open to all. Registration closes on June 10th at 1PM. Registrants will

receive an email with Login information and a password  to the Zoom meeting on the afternoon of the program. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Library. All are welcome! This virtual program will be held via Zoom, a virtual conference platform.  Please download the free Zoom app in advance. You can participate on your phone, iPad, or computer. For more information on Zoom, visit their website at zoom.us.

Join the GC Librarians for a Virtual Title Swap

Let’s talk about psychological thrillers! Join Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett via Zoom for a Virtual Title Swap focusing on Psychological Thrillers. A psychological thriller focuses on the unstable emotional states of the characters, in combination with the mystery in the story. There are often unreliable narrators, locked rooms, weird relations, sketchy husbands, missing women, red herrings, suspects, hunches, and much more in these captivating novels. Whether this genre is familiar or new to you, you will leave the discussion with a list of new authors and titles to enjoy.  Registration begins on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org)  on Monday, June 1st at 10AM for this virtual program to be held via Zoom. The

It’s

Librarians will share titles that they recommend and participants will share titles that they have enjoyed reading, including titles that are not psychological thrillers.  Registration ends on Tuesday, June 16th, at 5PM. Bring your beverage of choice and maybe a little dessert to enjoy while the Librarians and other readers discuss psychological thriller books.

Please download the free Zoom app in advance. You can participate on your phone, iPad, or computer. For more information on Zoom, visit their website at zoom.us.  Registrants will receive an email with Login information to the Zoom meeting on the evening before the Title Swap. Have questions? Contact the Librarians by email at www. gardencitypl.org/speaking-of-books/  .

What’s Happening for Young Adults

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This year’s Tweens and Teens Summer Reading Club Prizes will be decided by the tweens and teens! Submit your vote online by visiting https:// www.gardencitypl.org/vote-for-teenstweens-reading-club-prizes/ To vote you  must be entering Grades 6-12 in Fall 2020 and are asked to only fill out one ballot. Voting has been extended until May 31. The nominees with the most votes will be this year’s Summer Reading Club Prizes, so make sure to get your vote in at the Library.

Teen Reviewers Needed for eBooks and Digital Audiobooks

Would you like to be a reviewer for the Library? Need community service hours? Then become a Volunteer Teen Reviewer. This program is for tweens

News From the Garden City Library Children's Room

Virtual Storytimes

Available now! You can watch your favorite Children’s Librarians read some of their favorite picture books like Where is the Green Sheep written by Mem Fox and illustrated by Judy Horacek, The Little White Rabbit by Kevin Henkes, The Enormous Carrot by Vladimir Vagin, and many more!  You can access them by going to the Garden City Public Library website (www. gardencitypl.org), enter the Virtual Library, click on About Us/Children's Room/Virtual Storytimes on the main menu or click on  this link  https:// www.gardencitypl.org/2020/05/21/ virtual-storytimes-with-the-librarians/   Virtual Summer Reading Club

The Librarians are preparing for the 2020 Virtual Summer Reading Club!   This year’s theme is “Imagine Your Story”!   Registration on Eventkeeper begins on June 15. Additional details are coming.  We look forward to another fun

summer!

Virtual Programming

The Children’s Department of the Garden City Public Library is continually adding virtual programming.   All announcements of programming can be found at www.gardencitypl. org  and on the Garden City Public Library’s Children’s Department’s Facebook Page  www.facebook.com/ GCPLChildrens .  Since new events are added daily, please check out the webpage  and Facebook often!

To participate in most virtual programs,  you will need a library card.  If you cannot find your library card to register, please apply for a digital card by visiting http://nassaulibrary. org/digital-card-application/  .   If you have any questions, email Children’s Librarian Barbara Grace at https:// gardencitypl.org/contact-the-childrenslibrarians/  .

Enjoy Fitness Fusion via Zoom through GC Library

Join Dorothy Mandrakos for Fitness Fusion via Zoom on Thursday evenings, June 11th and June 18th at 7PM through the Garden City Public Library. These two one-hour adult classes will introduce you to the healing arts of qigong, yoga and meditation.  Qigong is a moving meditation that is both relaxing and invigorating!  Yoga increases strength and flexibility.  Meditation allows you to clear your mind and improve concentration.   Please have a mat, water and access to a wall or chair available.  Beginners welcome.

Online registration is open to all and

is for both Fitness Fusion sessions on Eventkeeper. Registration closes at 1PM on June 11th.  Registrants will receive an email with Login information and a password to the Zoom meetings on the afternoon of each of the programs. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Library.

This virtual program will be held via Zoom, a virtual conference platform.  Please download the free Zoom app in advance. You can participate on your phone, iPad, or computer. For more information on Zoom, visit their website at zoom.us.

and teens in Grades 6-12. The Library is looking for teen reviewers to review digital content, such as ebooks and audiobooks, available on Nassau Digital Doorway. There might be a book you've already read listed in the collection that you can write a review on!

Browse the collection here: https:// nassau.overdrive.com

Submit a review here:  https:// www.gardencitypl.org/submit-a-teenreview/

Reviews will be used to update the Tweens and Teens Library Review Page (https://www.gardencitypl.org/category/teen-reviews/) as well as update our social media pages. Reviews are subject to approval by the Young Adult Librarian. Please make sure to follow the guidelines for reviews in order for the review to count toward community service.

Indulge Your Sweet Tooth

Instant Pot Desserts via Zoom Through Library

You've heard all about it, now experience for yourself the delicious and fast acting wonders of the Instant Pot!  Instant Pot is a multi-cooker that can function as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, saute pan, and more. Indulge your sweet tooth at this virtual program.  Instant Pot expert Aidan Bouchelle of Pressure Cooker Passion  will teach you how to make three delectable desserts in the Instant Pot on Wednesday, June 24th at 7PM.

Online registration on Eventkeeper begins at 10AM on Tuesday, June 9th and closes on June 24th at 1PM.  Registrants

will receive an email with Login information to the Zoom meeting on the afternoon of the program. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Garden City Library. All are welcome! This virtual program will be held via Zoom, a virtual conference platform.  Please download the free Zoom app in advance. You can participate on your phone, iPad, or computer. For more information on Zoom, visit their website at zoom.us.  Registrants will receive an email with Login information to the Zoom meeting on the afternoon of the program.

Speaking of Books

While the Library is closed, Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett continue to provide readers advisory services to patrons through their email Speaking of Books at http:// www.gardencitypl.org/speakingof-books/ . You can  “talk” about books with the Librarians or ask for recommendations. If you want to go “beyond the book '', the Librarians can provide read-alikes, author background and interviews, book reviews, or details about upcoming virtual author events through  their email.

Each week the Librarians recommend newly published and forthcoming books. All books are available as eBooks, which you can request through Overdrive.com on our website www.gardencitypl.org and the Libby app. Consider using the Library’s digital services during the pandemic closure. If you need a library card, you can apply for digital access at http://nassaulibrary.org/digital-cardapplication .

Weekly Book Recommendations

To Wake the Giant: A Novel of Pearl Harbor by Jeff Shaara (5-19-20) In 1941, the Japanese have waged an aggressive campaign against China, and they now begin to expand their ambitions to other parts of Asia. Their enemies know that Japan’s ultimate goal is total conquest over the region, especially when the Japanese align themselves with Hitler’s Germany and Mussolini’s Italy, who wage their own war of conquest across Europe. Meanwhile, the British stand nearly alone against Hitler, and there is pressure in Washington to transfer America’s powerful fleet of warships from Hawaii to the Atlantic to join the fight against German U-boats that are devastating shipping. But despite deep concerns about weakening the Pacific fleet, no one believes that the main base at Pearl Harbor is under any real threat.  East Coast Girls by Kerry Kletter (5-26 20) Childhood friends Hannah, Maya, Blue and Renee share a bond that feels more like family. Growing up, they had difficult home lives, and the summers they spent together in Montauk were the happiest memories they ever made. Then, the summer after graduation, one terrible night changed

everything. Twelve years have passed since that fateful incident, and their sisterhood has drifted apart, each woman haunted by her own lost innocence. But just as they reunite in Montauk for one last summer, hoping to find happiness once more, tragedy strikes again. This time it’ll test them like never before, forcing them to confront decisions they’ve each had to live with and old secrets that refuse to stay buried.

The Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett (6-2-20) Identical twin sisters Stella and Desiree are born in a small Southern community in the 1960s and decide to run away from home at 16 and carve out new lives in New Orleans. But as they turn down separate paths, Desiree returns home with her daughter, while Stella conjures a life of secrecy as a black woman passing as white. A tale of family, identity, race, history, and perception, Bennett’s next masterpiece is a triumph of character-driven narrative.

The Summer House by James Patterson and Brendan DuBois (6-8-20) For seven unsuspecting victims, death comes in the dark... Once a luxurious getaway for a wealthy Southern family, The Summer House has long since fallen into despair. Its fall from grace is complete when it becomes the scene of a horrific mass murder. Shocking evidence points to four Army Rangers recently returned from Afghanistan. The homicide investigation shakes a small-town sheriff to her core in James Patterson’s tense thriller.

Psychological Fiction Title Swap

Let’s talk about psychological thrillers! Join Librarians Laura Flanagan and Ann Garnett via Zoom for a Virtual Title Swap focusing on Psychological Thrillers. Registration begins on Eventkeeper (www. gardencitypl.org)  on Monday, June 1st at 10AM for this virtual program to be held via Zoom.  Registration ends on Tuesday, June 16th, at 5PM. Bring your beverage of choice and maybe a little dessert to enjoy while the Librarians and other readers discuss psychological thrillers. Have questions? Contact the Librarians by email at www.gardencitypl.org/ speaking-of-books/

Garden City PTA News

School Budget Vote Update

By executive order, Governor Cuomo has designated June 9 for school budget votes and board of education elections in New York.  The budget votes and elections will be conducted by absen tee ballot.  Eligible voters will receive ballots and a postage-paid return enve lope by mail.  All bal lots must be received in the office by 5 PM on June 9 to be counted, so please return your ballots promptly

This year’s school budget ballot will contain three propositions:

• The 2020-2021 Proposed Budget

Garden City PTA urges all Garden City residents to VOTE YES  for the 20202021 School Budget and Propositions II and III by June 9.

GCPTA has two Super Raffles of the Week along with several raffle baskets including this Coach Dreamer bag courtesy of the Coviello family.

• The Use of Capital Reserve Funds

• The Election of one Board of Education Trustee

Proposition I, Proposed School Budget

Highlights from the 2020-2021 Proposed Budget include:

• Expands instructional programs and invests in professional development;

• Maintains co-curricular and athletic programs at current levels;

• Identifies and addresses mental wellness needs K-12;

• Extends kindergarten instruction by 45 minutes per day

• Expands FUNdations to Grade 3 for students who require additional support;

• Implements Special Education Strategic Plan and introduces one self-contained kindergarten section and co-taught kindergarten, first, and fifth grade sections;

• Continues comprehensive approach to reading and funding for K-5 assessments;

• Reimagines school libraries as collaborative learning and media centers;

• Upgrades technology infrastructure, strengthens cyber security, protects data privacy, and continues district’s 1:1 technology initiative.

*Note* The Administration recently amended the proposed budget to allocate approximately $500,000 from reserves to allow for anticipated onetime student support expenses resulting from the COVID-19 extended school closures.

Proposition II, The Use of Capital Reserve Funds

Three Proposed Projects:

• Interior renovation of Middle School library to create a library media center;

• Creation of Middle School Collaborative Learning Space;

• Creation of new High School science research lab.

The Executive Committee of the

PTA at the BOE: School Budget Season is here and we need your help! Please email legislation@ gardencitypta. org with any questions you have regarding the school budget and upcoming budget vote.  Connect with us on social media for real time budget updates and dates for Virtual Board of Education Meetings. Look for ways you can help our public schools in the weeks ahead. Advocacy works!

• Wednesday, 6/10 - Board of Education: Regular Session (post School Budget Vote on 6/9) via Virtual Zoom meeting at 8:15 pm. Check your email for details.

The School Supplies Sale and the 2020 Annual Dinner Fundraiser: Active Online NOW 2020 Annual PTA Dinner: Online Raffle We are committed to supporting our students and school community through the generosity of our local businesses and families.  We will continue to hold our weekly online raffle of our generously donated baskets. Visit https:// go.rallyup.com/gcptaraffle10 to choose among 15 baskets! This week look for designer bags, home decor, academic support, and more!

• Thursday, 6/4 - Raffles for Week 10 closes at 11:59 pm

• Friday, 6/5 - Winners are announced!

School Supplies Online Store has an Extended Deadline Be safe. Order your child's September school supplies online. Plus, you will save time and money with quality products. Teacher approved and custom packed for your child's classroom.

• Friday, 6/19 - Deadline to order PTA School Supplies on the website: http://www.bit.ly/ShopGCSupplies Code: GAR054

• Saturday, 8/15 - School Supplies pick up at the Garden City Middle School Cafeteria

Let’s Connect @GardenCityPTA

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DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADS IS TUESDAY AT 1:00PM.

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EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED

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EMPLOYMENT

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Coronavirus testing is available by appointment in our Floral Park facility Mon., Wed. Thurs. at Floral Park MD across from Lady of Victory Church in the village square. Please call (516)488-1414

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Visit our website: www.Tgchs.org to view merchandise under The Exchange Toolbar Call or email: store@atstewartexchange.org

Order & Pay by phone Pick up in parking lot All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street, Garden City

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MARKETPLACE

INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN is doing VIRTUAL TAG SALES and ONLINE AUCTIONS now! Sell the contents of an entire house or sell just a few things! You can host your own sale on invitedsales.com and Facebook and Instagram or we can do it for you. We can photograph, advertise and handle the winning pickups for you within a week! Don’t worry about your closing date, we can get your house ready on time! We are a one stop service for all your needs when you are moving or selling a property! Selling, donating, discarding and cleaning out services can be done to meet your time frame with minimal stress. Contact info@invitedsales.com for more information or call 516279-6378 to schedule a consultation or receive more information. Visit us at www.invitedsales. com for a listing of our upcoming Virtual Tag Sales and Weekly Auctions!

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AUCTIONS

COOL OLD STUFF in Glen Cove Vintage Shop. GREAT PRICED items for Boat and Home. See ALL online at Wilsonsdrydoc. com. For info/ appt Please call 516-662-2821

WANTED TO BUY

FREON WANTED: WE PAY CA$H for cylinders and cans. R12 R500 R11 R113 R114. Convenient. Certified Professionals. Call 312-361-0601 or visit RefrigerantFinders.com

PET SERVICES

A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL

LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242

AUTO BUYERS! We visit you. Highest cash paid. Or donate, tax deduct + cash. DMV#1303199. Please call Luke 516-VAN-CARS OR 516-297-2277

ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT

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SPACE

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE

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OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

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REAL ESTATE WANTED

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Looking for a 4 Bedroom House in Garden City. Currently Renting in GC. I am a realtor looking for myself. Not looking for business leads.

Please call me: 917-767-2777 if you or anyone you know is thinking of selling.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AMBIANCE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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The Welcoming Club of GC

We were able to donate part of our donated funds from the Amazing Race to GCMeals. GCMeals provides food from local businesses to Winthrop hospital. We were able to donate a full day of meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Thank You to all who donated!

Upcoming Events

6/4 - Wine Tasting

6/10 - Book Club

6/17 - Craft Club

6/18 - Sip and Shop

Join a Group Book Club

Enjoy a good book amongst good friends. Our book club meets on a monthly basis to discuss the page turner of choice. For upcoming book club events, please email WelcomingClubBookClub@gmail.com.

Craft Club

The craft club is a great way to meet with friends and practice your crafting skills. This club meets every few months and creates a seasonal project. If you are interested in joining, please email GCCraftClub@gmail.com.

Supper Club

Bring your significant others out for this one! This is a great way to make

new friends as a couple. You will be paired up with 3-4 other couples to set up a rotation of dinner events. Host your new friends at a potluck dinner or head out to try our local restaurants. Please email GCSupper@gmail.com for more information.

Bowling Club

Join us!! No experience necessary! We are looking for new faces to join our Wednesday morning league. Occasional pacers are also welcome. Anyone interested, please contact Ellen Diller (Diller05@aol.com) Carol Santangelo (santa060@yahoo.com) or Elizabeth Colantonio (mcdea@aol.com).

Bunko

Bunko is a simple dice game usually played in a group of 12. It is a great way to meet people and make new friends. The game is easy to learn and play. If you are interested, please contact WelcomingClubBunco@gmail.com.

Toddler Activities

A great way for you and your little ones to make new friends. Activities include stroller walks each Tuesday around our beautiful neighborhood and a visit to the park. Stroller walks are on hiatus due to the pandemic.  Playgroups for parents and kids can also be

arranged for your littles ones! Please email GCToddlerActivities@gmail.com for more information.

Golf

Golf lessons at Cherry Valley Club are always a big hit! Golf pro Ed Kelly helps us GCWC ladies improve our golf game. If you are interested in reserving your spot for the spring 2020 session, email WelcomingClubGolf@gmail.com.

Tennis

Tennis lessons and group play at the Garden City Bubble! Please contact

WelcomingClubTennis@gmail.com to reserve a spot for the fall 2020.  Want to join the fun and make a difference? We invite you to join the club! For just $37 a year you will have access to lots of great events and many fun members-only clubs and events.  Complete the easy online membership form today at www. thegardencitywelcomingclub.org in the “Join” section of the website.  While you are there, browse the site for lots of great information about the club.

DAR Chapter mourns the loss of chapter historian

Members of the Garden City based Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution are mourning the passing of beloved chapter member June Fairhurst Fay. Chapter Regent Carla Hall D'Ambra notified chapter members June had passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at Winthrop Hospital on May 10th, following a brief hospitalization. She was 77 years old.

A long-standing resident of Garden City, June Fay had been a member of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter since joining the NSDAR in 1998, roughly 22 years ago. At the time of her passing, June held a board position with the chapter, that of Chapter Historian. She had recently received much praise from members when she completed the unusual and arduous task of acquiring a replacement charter for the 90 yearold chapter, whose original document had been lost years ago. Previous to becoming Chapter Historian, June had been the Chapter Registrar for many years, assisting new members in acquiring documentation required to join the NSDAR. Many women achieved membership thanks to June's efforts.

June's interest in genealogy was legendary. Her investigations into her

family history not only led her to membership in the NSDAR, but also the Colonial Dames, and Union Daughters of the Civil War (Kady Brownell Tent #36). In addition, she was honored by the Long Island Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution for her genealogy research, which aided several of that organization's members with documentation of their applications.

June's interesting life included a career as an MTA Bus driver. In addition she was a founding member and served on the Board of the Garden City Bird Sanctuary for a long period of time. She was always hopeful and positive, and upon overcoming a bout of cancer, made it a personal mission to always try to direct other cancer patients to find help.

Known for her strength of character, fair-play and tremendous sense of humor, June was a bright light wherever she went, and she touched many lives. The daughter of Alfred and Emily Fairhurst, she leaves behind her husband of 25 years, Matthew Fay, and a son Gregg Hensley and daughter-in-law Christine. June's son Terry Hensley, and her brother Sterling Howell predeceased her. June's siblings, Arlene Fairhurst and her husband Richard Kister, and her brothers Allen Fairhurst and Lynn Fairhurst mourn her passing, as does daughter-in-law Vicki Hensley, widow of June's son Terry. June was much beloved by her granddaughter, Arielle Hensley, and grandsons Ryan and Eric Hensley. Arielle Hensley, like her grandmother June and Aunt Arlene, is a member of the Colonel Aaron Ogden Chapter.

June will be greatly missed by the many friends and family she leaves behind. A funeral Mass will be held on a date to be determined at St. Anne's in Garden City when restrictions are lifted. Entombment to follow at the Long Island National Cemetery at Pinelawn. In lieu of flowers, her family has requested donations to a local food bank or animal shelter.

IN MEMORIAM

Thomas Flatley

Legendary Garden City High School coach Thomas Flatley passed away on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.

Tom coached Garden City High School football and lacrosse for over half a century and had been inducted into the U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame. He was also the recipient of the U.S. Lacrosse Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019.

Tom Flatley was an assistant football coach at Sewanhaka for over three decades including the Indians’ Conference Champion grid teams of 1979 and 1980, which produced a quarterback named Vinnie Testaverde. Four years later, Tom returned to Garden City High School, his alma mater (class of 1957), to serve as Defensive Coordinator for Doc Dougherty in 1983 and 1984. Garden City compiled a record of 16-2-1, including a

Conference II Championship.

In 1985, Tom became the Trojans’ head coach, beginning as one of Long Island’s top football coaches, his teams won 264 games in 30 seasons. His .864 percentage of wins is the highest in Long Island history. He retired after the 2014 season.

Tom’s lacrosse resumé was impressive as well. He compiled an excellent record as head coach at Sewanhaka, including the 1981 L.I. Championship. He coached the U.S. National team to a World Championship and was the General Manager of seven U.S. 19-and under World Championship squads (1988, 1992, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2008 and 2012). He served as General Manager of the New York Saints of the M.I.L.L. As coach of Garden City’s J.V. lacrosse team since 1988, he helped build the foundation of the Trojans’ success, compiling a record of 357 wins, 31 losses and 2 ties – a .918 winning percentage.

Fellow coach Steve Finnell said, “His impact on Sewanhaka and Garden City High Schools was immeasurable. It’s remarkable to think he was able to make connections with kids across different generations. It’s a testament to him that he had that ability to connect.”

Tom, a graduate of Lehigh University, was predeceased by his wife, Helen. He is survived by his partner, Diane Anda; his son, Michael Flatley; and his two daughters, Jennifer Bauman and Christine Bellocco; and nine grandchildren.

Services will be private. A celebration of Tom’s life will take place later this year.

IN MEMORIAM

Dr. Vincent Warren Prestyly

Dr. Vincent Warren Prestyly, a longtime resident and physician of Garden City, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Brooklyn on March 15, 1924, and was a graduate of Georgetown University Medical School. He was a lover of poetry, classical music ,opera and philosophy and he will be greatly missed.

"He takes care of his people like a shepherd. He gathers them like lambs in His arms and carries them close to Him."

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Congratulations to the Class of 2033

The staff of Faith Nursery School wants to congratulate the class of 2020 - future class of 2033! The school hopes your dreams stay big and your worries

stay small! You will do great in kindergarten! Don’t forget to come back and visit!

Garden City UFSD appoints two new directors

On May 19, the Garden City Board of Education appointed Janine Villez as the district’s new director of pupil personnel services, and Eamonn Flood as the district’s new director of athletics, health and physical education.

“I am pleased to welcome Janine and Eamonn to our administrative group,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha said. “Each possesses a tremendous amount of experience and expertise in their respective area that will benefit our students and school community. We know they will make a positive impact here in Garden City. Most importantly, they are passionate about children.”

Janine Villez possesses over 20 years of diverse experience and expertise in the field of special education, having

served in a leadership role in a public school setting since 2010. For the last five years Villez served as the director of elementary and preschool special education for the Longwood School District, supervising K-6 special education programs.  Her work also included overseeing the after-school social skills program and parent counseling and training. Among many other responsibilities, she worked collaboratively with out-of-district and CPSE providers to ensure the most effective programming for students while also working collaboratively with the district’s SEPTA on grant opportunities and regular events for students.

Prior to Longwood, Villez served in three different capacities for the Eastport-South Manor Central School District, including K-12 special education coordinator. She also served as the assistive technology coordinator and as a speech pathologist there. In addition to developing curriculum, she provided districtwide professional development, formulated policies and procedures and collaborated with colleagues as an instructional technology liaison.

Villez also served as a speech pathologist for the Connetquot, Half Hollow Hills and Huntington school districts, as well as for Nassau BOCES. She also founded and ran her own private speech pathology service, working with children and adults in a home-based setting.

“It is a true honor to become a member of the Garden City community,” Villez said. “I am committed to providing a high-quality and inclusive edu-

cation to all students. Through collaboration with the community, administrators and staff within Garden City, I am truly excited to continue to provide students with educational opportunities that maximize their potential.”

With more than 20 years of experience working in a public school athletics and physical education environment, Eamonn Flood brings a wealth of knowledge and many accomplishments to Garden City. For the last 11 years, he has served as the athletic director and physical education department chairperson at Great Neck North High School, where he supervised the high school interscholastic athletics program and physical education program for approximately 1,200 students.  This included evaluating professional staff, hiring interscholastic athletic team coaches, developing schedules, planning and organizing awards ceremonies and many other duties associated with running the departments.

Flood began his career as an elementary physical education teacher in Great Neck. In this position he designed and taught an early childhood inclusion physical education program for identified preschool students. During his years in the district he also supervised Great Neck North Middle School’s athletic and physical education program on an interim basis and ran the district’s grade 3-8 summer sports clinic.

From 1999-2007 Flood coached volleyball, track and field, and soccer at the middle school and high school levels in Great Neck. He was named Conference

Coach of the Year by the Nassau County Soccer Coaches Association in 2004 and 2007, winning the county championship in 2007. Flood also plays soccer competitively and volunteers for the Great Neck Fire Department.

“The reputation and traditions of the Garden City Schools are that of excellence in the classroom and in athletic competition,” Flood said. “This success is only possible with outstanding teachers, coaches and staff, all working to support students and families who are equally committed to high levels of achievement. I am excited to join them in continuing this tradition of excellence.”

Garden City Schools grant tenure to 18 educators

Congratulations to the 18 members of the Garden City School District family who were awarded tenure at the May 19 board of education meeting. Seventeen faculty members covering several disciplines and areas of service and one administrator received the honor. The group includes representation from each of the district’s seven schools.

“Our tenures possess qualities that we value very much,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kusum Sinha said. “They are hardworking, take their roles as educators very seriously, are committed to lifelong learning and they strive to reach each one of their students in a meaningful way to help them achieve success. We are fortunate to have such dedicated professionals here in Garden City.”

Board President Angela Heineman congratulated the new tenures and said she looked forward to seeing more great things from them in the future. The meeting was held virtually and open to the public via Google Meet.

Congratulations to the follow-

ing newly tenured members  of the Garden City School District:

Kristen Borg: First grade teacher, Hemlock School

Loren Blum: ENL teacher, Garden City High School

Linda Burke: Math teacher, Stewart School

Kristy Chiafair: Fifth grade teacher, Stewart School

Michael Davola: Technology teacher, Stratford School

Daniel DellaMonica: Music teacher, Garden City High School

Daniel Fasano: Assistant principal, Garden City Middle School

Dina Grappone: Social worker, Garden City High School

Riana Kane: Music teacher, Stratford School

Gregory Lake: Special education teacher, Garden City Middle School

Nicole Leyland: Art teacher, Hemlock, Homestead and Locust schools

Eileen McAuley: First grade teacher, Hemlock School

Elizabeth McGoldrick: Kindergarten teacher, Locust School

Tracy Pignetti: Kindergarten teacher, Hemlock School

Kimberlee Roffman: Kindergarten teacher, Hemlock School

Nicole Russo: Kindergarten teacher, Locust School

Marissa Scheuer: First grade teacher, Homestead School

Kathleen White: Second grade teacher, Stewart School

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Intimate ceremony honors Garden City’s war dead

Although the traditional Memorial Day parade in Garden City was cancelled this year, the American Legion was still able to hold an intimate ceremony at the war monuments on Seventh Street Monday. Legion Commander Frank Tauches read the names of the war dead, joined by Boy Scout Augustin Mingioia Murphy who played Taps. His Scoutmaster and fellow Troop 55 members were also in attendance. The Scouts

created a virtual video of military music and put together packages for veterans at Northport Veterans Hospital, which were delivered immediately after the ceremony. Further, the Garden City Fire Department provided a silent drive by with lights and several Police Officers attended the ceremony to pay their respects.

Mayor Theresa Trouvé attended the ceremony, along with Trustees Colleen

Scoutmaster and members of Troop 55 were also in attendance.

Mayor Theresa Trouvé addresses the attendees.

Foley, Mark Hyer, John Delany and Stephen Makrinos, to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. “It is difficult to comprehend the moment when you send your loved one off to war. You watch them disappear out of sight, and you fear that it is the last time that you will see them. For those who have experienced this loss, Memorial Day becomes the opportunity to reconnect with all that person meant to you, to your country, and to come to the realization that all of our way of living has been made possible by those who were lost,” Mayor Trouvé said.

Although COVID-19 restrictions prevented this year’s ceremonies to include a grand marshal, color guards, marching bands, community organizations and local Scouting troops to march past a reviewing stand, Commander Tauches said he couldn’t let the day pass without honoring the Village’s veterans who sacrificed their lives for this nation. “This was also the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and we would have honored our Post mem-

bers who served in that conflict, five of whom passed away in the last year,” he said. The Legion plans to expand the Veterans Day ceremony in November.

JCC accepts 2020 CBRAC Budget Review Report

The Joint Conference Committee (JCC) sincerely thanks the members of this year’s Citizen’s Budget Review and Advisory Committee (CBRAC) for their service in assisting and advising the Property Owners’ Associations in connection with a review and analysis of the financial systems, procedures, operations and budget of the Village. CBRAC is a volunteer committee appointed by the JCC and is comprised of two representatives from each of the four Property Owners’ Associations. Committee members are tasked with the objective of analyzing and evaluat-

ing the current fiscal year budget, and providing strategic and specific recommendations to the Board of Trustees (BOT), as well as reporting its recommendations to the JCC. According to the CBRAC, this review was supplemented with interviews with department management and, on occasion, other external, third party research. Additionally, CBRAC members participated in public work sessions held by the Village of Garden City and the BOT.

This year’s CBRAC members included Roger Canales (Chairman), Bill McAndrews, Rosario Parlanti, Shane

Pomeroy, Jeff Rathgeber, Yvonne Varano, and Bobb Wolff. At the conclusion of their task, they distributed a report to the JCC and the Village Trustees.

The CBRAC report also includes

analysis and recommendations by village department, as well as for the public library. A copy of the report is available at gcepoa.org. The JCC thanks the CBRAC volunteers for their many dedicated hours in preparing this report.

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GC goes all-in on green initiative for playing fields

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"We are grateful for the time and attention given to the community-led Healthy Fields Initiative by members of the property owner's associations, the Environmental Advisory Board, and the Parks and Recreation Department. Thank you to Paul Blake for expanding the program and making a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our community. We are thrilled!"

Over 20 years ago Peter Solch, organic sports turf manager with Alternative Earthcare, founded the division of organics for field treatment. He manages organic fertilization and pesticide-free grass fields for about 35 school districts in New York State. Paul Blake had listened in on one of his lectures for the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at a seminar.

On Monday, May 18 Alternative Earthcare put down its first application of corn gluten for Garden City’s neighborhood fields. Because the village’s fiscal year technically ends on Monday, June 1 by the end of the month the vendor will do its first compost tea application.

Solch spoke with The Garden City News this week and said organic options are the safest and healthiest options as far as turf grass maintenance. The contract through NYSID, he said, allows for school districts and other municipalities to have a preferred choice with a favorable price.

“We’re doing four applications on Village of Garden City parks fields -corn gluten, liquid organic fertilizer and compost tea -- which we make using kelp, seaweed, blackstrap molasses, humic acid and more, mixed together as compost tea needs to be brewed for 24 hours before applying it. We use that with the organic fertilizer on the day of application. The third application is for liquid humates plus which really helps with the stress and foot traffic of the grass field during hot summer months like late July and August. That helps keep the turf green without getting the extra top growth. The last of the four applications will be liquid organic fertilizer and compost tea,” he explains.

Aerating, overseeding and topdressing are scheduled as applications will be about six week apart this year on village fields.

A major component to the organic treatment will be routine caretaking by the village, including cutting the surface grass down to blade size of three inches, good watering practices and cutting the natural turf in different directions. He said cutting grasses to three inches in height will cull out the weeds and cool the grass during summer. Watering should be done about 35 to 40 minutes per zone, three to four times per week and certainly not daily.

Solch says while most upstate areas

do not have companies that provide large-scale organic field treatments, many New York State municipal parks systems and school districts come to love his approach to project management for natural grass areas, taking it above and beyond customer service with “checkback visits.” He’ll stop by for observation purposes in-between the organic materials’ applications. Recently he picked up contracts with municipalities near the Canadian border, north of Watertown, New York, as well as for the Town of Ithaca (home to Cornell).

In 2019 Solch was hired to work on reversing the chemical effects of pesticides on fields upstate, for the Shenendehowa School District. At the time CBS News 6 in Albany covered the start of a “detoxification process” for the soil that would take between three and five years. The immediate difference was that after the fields were treated with organic materials over pesticides, children and teens could begin playing on the fields the same day instead of the 24-hour required wait time.

“When you use synthetic (pesticide) fertilizers you get a lot of topgrowth and that exhausts the plant (turf grasses) root system. Nature supplies the nutrients on nature’s time when you use organics -- it is not the quick-fix, salty application that synthetic fertilizers use as that compound can burn grasses’ roots systems,” he noted.

An Op-Ed that appeared in The New York Times on “America’s Killer Lawns” stated that American homeowners use 10 times more pesticide per acre than farmers do. Front lawns and backyards are one aspect of safety for residents to decide for themselves, but since 2018 the village has prioritized an environmentally-conscious plan since discussions with the Rec. Department and presentations with the POA’s by Smith, Ciullo and fellow resident Erin Debrich (covered in The Garden City News March 22, 2018). The village then investigated the Cornell Safe Fields initiative that residents brought up for guidelines.

With the use of pesticides on fields, Solch says children are the most vulnerable and would have the potential to get sick as their immune system is still going. “The pesticide remains on grasses and kids are getting sick due to pesticides used, whether that be in residential use or in parks,” he said.

“Pesticides destroy everything in the soil and organics bring everything in soil alive. Heavy enough soil to turn will eventually weed out the soil. With pesticides soil is basically deadpanned and soil microbial life is destroyed. Compost tea is wonderful as it adds billions and billions of healthy microbes to the soil. Healthy soil makes healthy turf, which only makes everyone healthier,” Solch explains.

Alternative Earthcare is the largest organic lawncare and tree care company in New York State. Depending on soil test results with each turf they service, treatment programs are based on those readings. Soil pH should be between 6.0 and 6.7 ideally, Solch noted, but if the pH is under 6 the turf will not look as good without adding lime to help retain nutrients.

Solch earned his degree upstate at

SUNY Delhi, and with four decades of experience he has a passion to teach parks administrations and school districts about the use of organics instead of using synthetic pesticides.

He notes that many college environmental science, landscape architecture and other programs are not addressing organic soil development in their courses.

36 hour performance raises funds for Covid-19 relief

Rob Pietrzak, of Garden City, has helped create a special 36 hour live broadcast, Virtually Broadcasting Together Live, to raise funds for Covid19 relief around the world. VBTLive is a collective of artists, broadcasters, performers, and community leaders who have come together to raise awareness of the beauty and talent in the artistic community while working to raise money to help those in need.

The two-day live broadcast will take place on May 30th and 31st and will feature a showcase of musical performers, vaudeville acts, poets, interviews and

visual artists.

“We cherish the deep connections all of us can create with others and strive to bring awareness to all aspects of self-expression. We are here to make a difference during this difficult time–as performers, we’ve seen first hand how every discipline of the arts unites and creates long-lasting communities. We’ve been working since day one of isolation to deliver that message of togetherness to everyone,” said Pietrzak and his co-founder Melissa Sgambati.

To learn more about the event visit www.vbtlive.org

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College Notes

Tianna Biscone, a member of the Colgate University Class of 2020, has earned the fall 2019 Dean’s Award with Distinction. Biscone is from Garden City, and is a graduate of Garden City High School.

n Daniel Valenti of Garden City, is currently enrolled at SUNY Oneonta, one of the 28 colleges and universities featured in Billboard magazine’s 2020 list of “Top Music Business Schools.”

Valenti is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry .

n Gabriel Ragusa of Garden City was among the 52 University of Scranton students inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor society. Ragusa is a senior biology major at the Jesuit university.

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Julia McGuire, of Garden City, was named the recipient of The Babcock Prize in Philosophy and Pedagogy at Hamilton College’s annual Class & Charter Day.

McGuire, a senior majoring in philosophy, is a graduate of Garden City Senior High School.

n Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year. The following students were recently named

to the University’s dean’s list for the Spring semester, which ended in April 2020.

Garden City resident Andreas Petrides, a Northeastern University student majoring in computer engineering/ computer science. In addition to achieving distinction through the dean’s list, Andreas Petrides is a member of the University Honors Program

Garden City resident Alex D’Aloisio, a Northeastern University student majoring in computer science. In addition to achieving distinction through the dean’s list, Alex D’Aloisio is a member of the University Honors Program

Garden City resident Elias Karikas, a Northeastern University student majoring in business administration.

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A total of 707 students received bachelor of arts degrees from College of the Holy Cross. The following Garden City students earned degrees: Caroline Aprigliano, Hannah Bauer, Jenna Cammarata, Daniel Confort, James DeSousa, Andrew Haggerty, Patrick Jessop, Juliana Kubler, Audrey Mandaro, Peter McCarthy

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Brian Greene of Garden City was named to Binghamton University’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2020 semester after receiving a 4.0 GPA. Brian Greene is an Economics major and is the son of Terence and Cathleen Greene.

The Mayor's Update

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ended on March 27, 2020.

The first of two rounds of groundwater sampling at 30 wells is scheduled to begin at the end of May. The 30 wells comprise the comprehensive groundwater monitoring network for the site, including the newly installed wells. The second round of groundwater sampling at only 10 of these monitoring wells, including the newly installed wells, is scheduled to begin in July. Sampling of monitoring wells will not involve heavy machinery, vehicular traffic changes, or loud noise, and the sampling of each monitoring well is expected to take several hours.

Nassau Blvd Train Station Brickwork

The Board has awarded the Nassau Boulevard train station brickwork project to Pioneer Landscaping and Asphalt Paving, Inc. for a total cost of $899,000. With additional demands being placed on the station due to the third track project, and with the deterioration of the brickwork, the Village felt the station parking lot needed repair and/or replacement.

“The biggest challenge that’s faced with this work is the condition of the existing bricks. Every effort will be made to retain and reuse as many as possible, but until the job is started and crews can be brought in to evaluate their condition we won’t know how much can be retained,” Public Works Superintendent Joseph DiFrancisco said. “Specifications for the job will reflect this and it will contain different plans based off of the amount of bricks that can be reused.”

The bricks are original to the station, which was built in 1907, according to Village Historian William Bellmer. The only changes that have been made are the elimination of a center island, which was replaced by asphalt, and a slight extension to the north, he noted. The Village intends on also repairing the surrounding walls, which once had terra cotta vases atop them at each station entrance.

The Long Island Rail Road has pre-approved $1.6 million to fund the paving project through a Community Fund, which was established for each Village that is affected by the third track project. Of the $1.6 million, $765,000 was earmarked for this work in the 2019-20 Capital Plan. An additional $134,000 was requested in the 2020-21 Capital Budget.

Arrest made in stolen vehicles

Garden City Police report the arrest of a New Hyde Park man for multiple incidents that occurred in Garden City between March 19, 2020 and May 20, 2020. According to detectives, a thorough investigation involving video surveillance identified Michael Daddario, 32, as the person responsible for the theft of two motor vehicles and multiple larcenies from autos at several loca-

tions throughout the Village. Detectives determined that the defendant removed currency and credit cards from multiple autos and was responsible for two stolen vehicles that occurred on the following dates:

• March 19-20, 2020 between 11:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. he allegedly stole a 2002 Toyota Camry

• May 1-2, 2020 between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. he allegedly stole a 2006 Honda Odyssey

The defendant was located by Detectives and placed under arrest. He is being charged with three counts of Grand Larceny 4th Degree, three counts of Petit Larceny, Grand Larceny 3rd Degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th Degree and Identity Theft 2nd Degree. He was slated for arraignment on Thursday, May 21 in Mineola.

Western Nassau Transmission Project

The Western Nassau Transmission Project consists of the construction, operation and maintenance of a proposed new 138 kilovolt underground transmission line primarily within the public roadway rights-of-way for a total distance of approximately seven miles between the East Garden City substation (located in Uniondale) and the Valley Stream substation (located in Lynbrook).

The project is expected to reinforce LIPA’s electric transmission system in the southwest Nassau area and ensure continued reliable service. The underground transmission line will be located wholly within the Town of Hempstead and will traverse the Villages of Garden City, Malverne and Lynbrook, and will be constructed primarily underground. The project is on schedule for a December 2020 completion. The twoweek construction schedule in Garden City entails:

Tuesday, May 26, 2020:

• Trenching continued within the Village on Cherry Valley Avenue from the area of the Long Island Rail Road Bridge south toward Sixth Street in the northbound lane.

• Horizontal directional drilling activities continued on Stewart Avenue between Westbury Road/Butler Place and Village Hall. Timber matting and drilling equipment is stationed on the “mall” area of Stewart Avenue near Westbury Road.

On Thursday, May 28, 2020:

• Trenching was anticipated to begin on Cherry Valley Avenue and Ninth Street between Splice Vault No. 18, located just south of the intersection with Ninth Street and Cherry Valley Avenue, and Splice Vault No. 19, located in the northbound lane of Hilton Avenue just north of the intersection with Stewart Avenue. On Ninth Street, the trenching will be in the eastbound lanes.

Village to keep brick at Nassau Blvd. LIRR parking lot

last Thursday.

Trustee Louis Minuto commented that the bid received and verification of Pioneer’s quality of work make the choice for the lot clear.

“The reason why there is some pause here is because the MTA/LIRR commitment of $2.5 million is for plantings including down on Merillon Avenue. We would only wait to approve if we weren’t going to do the project, if we were not getting the money reimbursed from MTA/LIRR -- I don’t think that is the case because we are doing the lot anyway. We got a great bid which looks like the brickwork and details will be what we wanted, original brick or close to it and not a blacktop, asphalt parking lot. Joe DiFrancisco did a great job and we should approve this and move on,” he said.

A brief debate among trustees ensued about the intended use of Community Fund money. Ultimately the trustees made the choice to approve the bid from Pioneer and have the brickwork lot project take shape.

The low bidder on the brickwork lot project was Gorilla Waste and Contracting, LLC, but the Village Board also voted to accept a letter submitted by the company. DiFrancisco explains that the letter informed the village that they didn’t think they could do the work even though the bid came in lowest. The vendor chosen has experience in this type of a project.

The job at hand is leveling the surface of the brick herringbone pattern lot, improving the drainage capabilities, improving lighting plus all the curbs, concrete and lot aprons.

Garden City Mayor Theresa Trouvé asked if the new bricks will be the same

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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incurred should the District be obliged to shift teaching strategies for the entire school year.  The majority of the educational community has just scratched the surface of online learning; being thrown “into the deep end” with Albany’s decision to close the schools with absolutely no preparation or educator training.

Additionally, submission of a budget contingent on any event isn’t even a thing.  The only concept of a contingent budget is when a proposed budget is rejected no more than two times.  In this case, the Board of Education must adopt a contingency budget, which is one where the tax levy may be no greater than the levy of the prior year.  Given the timeline of the State’s requirements to the Districts to submit a reopening plan for the Fall, an extended budget process is not a reasonable undertaking at this time.

Lower taxes are never seen as an unwanted thing.  However, reducing the current budget now will incur a cost of a larger value that will be felt long after this current crisis has passed.  The suggestion of reducing the budget for busing, for example, is not truly a viable option as the Garden City School District owns the buses, and the drivers are part of a Union which has requirements regardless of budgets.

The District must be proactive and put themselves in a position to accommodate any and all Governmental directives.  This preparation can be supported by voting Yes in June on the 20-21 School Budget referendum.

Kate Lenzo

sizes and color of the herringbone pattern that has existed there since 1907.

The vendor’s matching “in-kind” requirement is for all the bricks that cannot be reused.

“The second low-bidder, Pioneer, is a company we have vetted and we feel more comfortable with them doing the work. We would like to reuse as many of the original bricks as we can, but we won’t know how many can be reused until we actually go in there and start pulling them out. As part of the contract Pioneer must identify the bricks it can reuse and bring in the new matching in-kind bricks for completing the project. In addition the contract states for them to put the bricks in the lot exactly the way the herringbone pattern has with bricks on their sides. It is a very nice look in that parking lot.” DiFrancisco commented.

In a Letter to the Editor published on

What are MTA’s plans?

To the Editor:

What ever happened to the promised Metropolitan Transportation Authority 2020 - 2040 Twenty Year Long Range Capital Needs Plan? Governor Cuomo and the MTA pledged that it would be released by December 2019.  It is five months overdue.

The plan documents how much money and years or decades will be required before each MTA operating agency, including New York City Transit bus, subway and Staten Island Railway, MTA bus, Long Island Rail Road and Metro North Rail Road have reached a state of good repair.  Categories for each agency include such assets as existing bus, subway and commuter rail fleet, stations including elevators to meet Americans with Disabilities Act and escalators, track including switches, signals and interlockings, communications, line structures including painting, protective netting on elevated structures and bridges, line equipment including tunnel lighting and pump rooms, traction power including power substations, yards and shops and supervisory vehicles. .

It is suppose to be the basis for the justification of Five Year Capital Plans prior to their release.  In this case, the $51 billion 2020 - 2024 Five Year Capital Plan was released and adopted prior to anyone seeing the updated Twenty Year Capital Needs Plan.  The new 2020 - 2040 Twenty Year Plan should update the previous 2014 - 2034 Twenty Year Plan. Taxpayers, commuters, transit advocates and elected officials deserve to see this document today.

Larry Penner

May 3, 2019 in The Garden City News, the past president of the Garden City Historical Society Brian Pinnola pointed out the over 100-year old, distinct herringbone pattern marks one of the many unique and historic features the village can still be proud of.

“Our Village’s broad tree-lined streets, numerous National Register listed residences, and architecturally distinguished structures such as the Cathedral of the Incarnation, the Water Works, and St. Paul’s School are what differentiates Garden City from the rest of Long Island. Communities throughout the country preserve their brick paving (think of SOHO and Newport, Rhode Island), or remove asphalt to expose the brick or block paving for the human scale and romantic appeal that people appreciate.”

GCHS junior to be featured on Tilles Center Virtual Stage

With the cancellation this spring of school performances, concerts, musicals and more, Tilles Center will spotlight student performances on the Tilles Center Virtual Stage!

Students were asked to submit videos to be considered for the stage and over 100 submissions were received. The team had a very difficult task of choosing which performances would be featured. They will feature the top 27 performances from students of all ages across dance, orchestras, musical theater, piano and more!

Every day, one student will receive a spotlight on Tilles Center's social media pages reaching over 20,000 followers. All videos will be featured throughout on the Tilles Center YouTube channel. Molly Madigan, a junior at Garden City High School, will perform Après un Rêve.

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TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: ABSOLUTE DIVORCE and CUSTODY.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than July 8, 2020, said date being 40 days from the day of the first publication, and upon your failure to do so, the plaintiff who is seeking relief against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

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INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY

GARDEN CITY, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR

UNPAID 2019 VILLAGE TAXES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 351 Stewart Avenue, in the Village of Garden City, New York, pursuant to direction of the Board of Trustees of said Village, I, the undersigned, Treasurer of said Village, will sell at public auction the following described real estate in said Village together with any improvements thereon, to discharge the unpaid 2019 Village tax, interest and other charges which may be due thereon at the time of the sale. Such real estate will be sold subject to any unpaid assessments thereon levied by said Village prior to the date of such sale and any unpaid tax liens for years prior to 2019 purchased and held by said Village, and subject to the provisions of the New York State and Federal Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, as amended, insofar as the same may be applicable to the owners of any said following described real estate. Purchasers will be required to pay the amount of their respective bids to the undersigned within ten days after the sale, pursuant to the provisions of Section 1454 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, as amended, and upon such payment shall receive a written certificate of sale describing the real estate purchased and the sum paid therefor. Please be advised that the Incorporated Village of Garden City intends to bid-in for any and all parcels to be sold at this year’s sale. Therefore, any and all tax liens sold at this sale will become village-owned tax liens. The following is a list or statement of the real estate upon which such 2019 tax is unpaid, with the amount of such 2019 tax, together with interest and other charges due thereon to May 29, 2020.

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Board considering closing 7th Street to traffic for summer

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of Seventh in this period with no cars, and for the retail sector there could be a slice of reopening despite grave challenges of attracting people into their stores.

“We’d allow Coquette, Madison’s Niche, Chico’s and others the ability to place some segment of their wears and gifts outside in a pavilion-style tent with no signage, more length than width, and that way people dining or picking-up could browse a little bit or possibly pay for merchandise outside in case they are nervous about going in,” he commented.

He explained a vision for managing traffic circulation for the residents of three Seventh Street apartment buildings that have underground parking, basically in a loop around Parking Field 7N to Seventh in one lane, and immediately off it. Donnelly said there would be a reversal to the northbound single lane traffic heading from Seventh up in between Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin Robbins and Key Food. That would become a southbound-only lane for the duration of this street closure, with barriers set up so cars for the apartments buildings could be safely directed to go in and out of Lot 7N. Not long ago the Village Board made its decision to offer paid parking permits for apartments’ residents to have a designated space in Lot 7N, and the residents of Seventh Street would be looked out for, Donnelly noted.

“The reason we wouldn’t run that lane all the way (west) on Seventh to Hilton Avenue was so no one could make a mistake and come up that lane, so it doesn’t connect all the way to the Hilton/Seventh intersection,” he said.

Trustees John Delany and Colleen Foley raised a concern about emergency vehicle access, in particular a

large fire truck the Garden City Fire Department that might need to cram onto narrow Seventh Street or through one of the parking lots if the main turn-in from Franklin Avenue was cordoned off. Donnelly noted that the new southbound plan for that driveway and access point to Seventh between Dunkin’ and Key Food is the same way that the village brings the fire truck, ambulances and large Recreation Department or other vehicles in for the Friday Promenades or the village’s winter Spectacular event in December.

Fire Chief Thomas Strysko said a big concern would be for access to fire hydrants on Seventh Street in the event that access would be available, because there would be tables with people in the street and they would likely block hydrants and access to buildings.

“If we have a fire call at 99 Seventh Street, even a false alarm as we do get multiple calls there, we will have to get fire trucks in front of the building. How would we, at a moment’s notice when fire trucks would enter Seventh Street when it is closed to vehicles, safely get through and make sure no people -from elderly to children, etc. -- would be in the way?” Strysko said. He commented that apartment buildings, stores and restaurants all present potential sites of emergencies the GCFD and GCPD would need to respond to.

Trustee Louis Minuto said he is not sure there will be crowds to the extent of posing worries about firefighters trying to get through. He says the Seventh Street closure to traffic is a great plan but it can correspond with a Safety Plan before it’s implemented, to ensure these needs are met such as clearing the areas around fire hydrants and any potential points for emergency services to access the road.

Deputy Mayor Robert Bolebruch

went to Seventh Street earlier in the day on May 21 to assess what could be placed outdoors for dining, tables, and a few areas of shopping.

“Let’s try to figure out solutions rather than obstacles. If we take the barriers and we take them to the lot opposite from the apartments, into Parking Field 7S, because that would increase the potential flow for Fire and other emergency vehicles,” he said.

Trustee Delany said the trustees appear to be in favor of this solution for local commerce, but getting a comprehensive safety plan in place has to be the responsible action taken. He specifies that village Police, Fire, Sanitation and Public Works leaders need to review the potential.

Trustee Mark Hyer asked how seating for the many restaurants along Franklin Avenue could be accomplished, as that is the Fifth Avenue of Long Island and has many buses and through traffic on it all day. Among Franklin Avenue eateries are Waterzooi, Revel, the Prime Steakhouse, Grimaldi’s, Perennial, Prost Grill & Garten three sushi and Japanese cuisine restaurants, New York Soup Exchange, Orchid, Calogero’s, BK Sweeney’s Uptown Grille and Novita.

Donnelly suggests allowing restaurants to utilize more of the sidewalk spaces in front including nearer to their neighboring businesses. Several Franklin Avenue restaurants are next to either banks or offices that likely close by 5 or 6 p.m. and earlier on weekends, for example, and Donnelly believes there could be arrangements made for tables and chairs to be put on sidewalks. “In most cases the sidewalks are wide enough to add another set of tables,” he said.

Another suggestion came from Deputy Mayor Bolebruch: in the rear parking fields along Franklin Avenue,

blocking off portions of sidewalks and even parking spaces for additional outdoor dining space. Donnelly is planning to meet with each restaurant, conditional to trustees’ approval, about what they will be able to organize for summer.

The Chamber of Commerce, Donnelly explains, is of course vested in taking all safety precautions. He says he’s in favor of developing a plan with Fire Department officials, village officials, and Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson by the very beginning of June. That will be integral to the Board’s next discussion and a likely vote to approve.

Garden City Mayor Theresa Trouvé says she is wary of the issues being seen on some beaches and other attractions that have been opened, “and there’s no way of physically distancing as people are packing the places.”

“The village would have to have a police presence on Seventh Street to maintain that there’s no clustering of groups. We need to avoid a situation where we can control this. The police and fire personnel and vehicles are needed and they need access -- this is going to take some time and thought, but I do think we can pull this off,” she said last Thursday.

Trustee Delany also questioned why the resolution proposed for the Board would have closed Seventh and made provisions for this means of dining and shopping “until at least October.”

“I would hope that by Labor Day that the restaurants would be in better shape,” he said.

Trustee Louis Minuto suggested that each month the Village Board can review the progress of COVID-19 implications and the guidelines restaurants and businesses are operating under, and from there the time period can be extended and any issues can be worked on proactively.

Village offices to reopen for business, with precautions

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with careful consideration regarding the impact on the village’s operations, and also made only after consultations with the village’s labor and legal counsel as well as the Board of Trustees. Village staffing is governed by Gov. Cuomo’s executive orders regarding workforce limitations in the state. Workforce limitations are set to expire as of June 6, 2020, and we have no indications on whether or not those limitations would be extended. Current limitations limit the number of on-site employees to be no more than 50% of the total workforce we have at one time, not including supervisors. All on-site employees are required to comply with social distancing guidelines,” Rosenblatt said.

She told the trustees that as of May 21, a maximum of 43% of Village

employees worked on-site since the pandemic prompted shutdowns, and that was a recent high figure. Staff has continued working with a lesser percentage coming into Village Hall and village facilities, as Rosenblatt explains, “executing their tasks and performing work responsibilities throughout this entire time.” Village Hall, the DPW garage and yard and other facilities remain closed to the public but village employees consistently continue their services for Garden City’s residents.

Trustee John Delany asked when the 7% will add to in-person operations to reach 50% workforce capacity. Rosenblatt says the matter is task-dependent less so than accumulation of their physical presence.

“We need to ensure the people we are bringing back right now are coming to

work to perform essential tasks at this moment,” she said.

Recreation and Parks Department employees are one major sector of good maintenance for village facilities and many staff there from spring to fall are seasonal workers. To date most were not approved by Civil Service to begin work for the village in 2020.

Rosenblatt spoke with Paul Blake, Recreation and Parks superintendent, prior to the Board’s May 21 meeting about civil service, “in terms of the processing of seasonal applications for our employees...we said we’d be doing this fast and furious as we do not know when Gov. Cuomo will lift limitations. The employees are on board and ready and Paul instructed the Rec. Department team to send letters of interest with a cover letter stating the village is not

guaranteeing anything due to restrictions.”

Trustee Delany asked Blake if enough staff are on-hand now to manage increased visitorship to village parks and grounds. The village does manage park spaces with a crew assigned to western section parks, another assigned to Eastern section parks, as well as a designated Community Park maintenance crew.

Safety Plan, PPE, Visitor Management

The Village enters June with the fine-tuning of its new Workplace Safety Plan in response to pandemic impacts and municipal offices’ procedures. The plan, which is a work in process as new CDC, State Health Department, and Gov. Cuomo’s guidelines are issued, is

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Diane Chapman retires after cementing coaching legacy

BY RIKKI MASSAND

After 29 years of coaching, educating and mentoring student-athletes at Garden City High School as head girls’ lacrosse and field hockey coach, the reigning Newsday “Coach of the Decade” of 2010 through 2019, Diane Chapman -lovingly referred to as “Chappy” -- is retiring from both her K-12 coaching and instructional careers in June.

Alongside serving as a revered coach at GCHS, Chapman is a physical education teacher for Levittown Public Schools at East Broadway Elementary school, a position she’s held for the last 30 years.

In an interview with The Garden City News on May 22, Chapman spoke very highly of her experiences as a key member of the Garden City Schools community and how young people have been well-prepared through athletics and educational opportunities at GCHS and in the village overall.

“Garden City is an incredible community which I’ve had the privilege and honor of coaching in. The support of the parents and school district administration for the student-athletes, and the general support for kids and for GCHS in this community is great. It’s tremendous to see ‘other sports’ parents coming to support one another’s children and at our playoff games we always saw parents of boys’ lacrosse cheering on the girls and vice versa. The turnout is great, and alumni parents support us as well,” Chapman said.

No other female coach in New York State history has won more state titles than Garden City’s ‘Chappy.’ In 2015 she was inducted into the inaugural class of the Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Fame.

Chapman earned the National High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year Award twice. She was also honored as Newsday’s All-Long Island coach of the year a record 15 times.

Over 18 seasons, Coach Chappy’s record in field hockey at GCHS, through 2019, was an incredible 473 wins with 41

losses and 23 ties. Under Chapman the Trojans field hockey won 10 New York State Class B championships.

Her GCHS girls’ lacrosse record is equally amazing at 314 wins, 43 losses and one tie. Chapman led Garden City girls’ lacrosse to seven New York State titles, with six in Class B and one in Class A, over her 29-year career.

As impressive as the GCHS trophy case and victory totals for each sport under her guidance are, her methods of approaching sports seasons and the dedication to instructing student-athletes, evident over a very long period of time, are a mark of consistency that will be hard to match.

Diane Chapman is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations Hall of Fame. Her Garden City teams set a gold standard over 29 years. While certainly earning a high score for personality points, enthusiasm, and positive mantras, in describing these decades of GCHS’ on-field success she sounded like a certain methodical NFL coaching legend -Bill Belichick -- in her approach “taking it one game, one day at a time.”

“You approach each season with trying to do our best to reach a position at the end of the season, going as far as we could into the postseason. But it begins with how extremely hard Garden City’s girls have always worked during the off-seasons. They practiced as a team and did a lot of training on their own for the start of seasons to be ready for what we would collectively give on the field. And our teams’ preparation and performance were never all about me -- we have maintained tremendous assistants with the entire coaching staff, and they’ve always been there. I may be the GCHS head coach in name but we all have worked very well together,” Chapman explains.

She says every single assistant coach she’s worked with in Garden City “made our teams and coaching units successful.” Among her many assistants were GCHS field hockey

Assistant Coach Janet Walsh Rogler, who played for the Hofstra Pride, and in girls’ lacrosse Gina Sambus Leake who played at the University of Virginia, plus Kerin Boghasian Harrington and Dane Solomon.

Clearly the shutdown of schools and cancellation of all spring 2020 interscholastic sports due to COVID-19 is not the way she envisioned the final season of her illustrious and rewarding career. But Chapman is keeping a promise to herself to wind down decades of hard work and relentlessness on both the teaching and coaching fronts at the same time.

Several current players on GCHS field hockey and girls’ lacrosse, as well as LAX/field hockey parents, reached out to Chapman. She was also active on social media by posting kind notes and reaching out to members of the GCHS Girls LAX Alumni Facebook page.

“When you are in a town like Garden City once one person finds out the news or updates spreads like wildfires. People approached me online, texted me, and this outpouring of well-wishes has meant so much to me. Notes from my former players and parents are touching -- I’m shocked so many people reached out so quickly,” she said.

“This was unfortunately a mandate and we all continue being careful about our health and safety, that’s the way it needed to be. I always said when I retire from teaching (technically at the end of June) that I would retire from coaching too and that is the point we arrived at right now,” she noted.

Garden City Director of Athletics Dawn Cerrone, who will also leave the Trojans this spring to become AD at Our Lady of Mercy Academy, has worked with Chapman since 2014. She says GCHS girls LAX and field hockey squads represent “winners on and off the field” and are “outstanding young ladies” gaining many life skills under Coach Diane Chapman.

According to Chapman, while athletics teaches more than winning or losing, students make progress when they learn from on-field results. She spoke about the life lessons in self-discipline; translating your passions into actions, work ethic, perseverance, accountability and keeping a positive attitude.

“When student-athletes move forward those character traits and values translate to all areas of life as well as athletics,” Chapman said.

Many of her student-athletes have gone on to try out for and make NCAA Division I, II and III Women’s teams.

“High school as well as club organization sports are the stepping stones to the collegiate level. The combination prepares student-athletes to reach and excel at that next level. In Garden City we have many teens that want to continue sports careers after GCHS -- going farther each year, challenging themselves to prepare and play at a more competitive level because there’s amazing talent in collegiate athletics. To have our GCHS girls push forward and challenge themselves at that level is awesome,” Chapman said.

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Village offices to reopen for business, with precautions

going to outline procedures for how the public can interact with village staff once facilities and municipal offices are permitted to reopen.

Among the strongest new protocols will be daily health screenings for village employees which may be little more than a daily questionnaire for employees, but could need to involve temperature checks.

The village is also creating a contact tracing element for visitors into the facilities, with a Visitor Management System, as Rosenblatt noted the necessity in case village government is called upon by the State Department of Health if they are notified of a COVID-19 positive case involving the village.

“This plan will ensure that employees return to work in a safe environment that complies with Gov. Cuomo’s orders, CDC and New York State Department of Health guidelines. A key component is the use and supply of personal protective equipment -- PPE. The Village began its identification in garnering supplies of PPE to its employees prior to closure, and it continues to provide PPE throughout the entire organization. Employees other than police have access to masks, gloves, disinfectant and hand sanitizers at every

site, in each department. The police and fire departments also have what they need and they continue to safely assist the public, which includes with these PPE items and more,” Rosenblatt announced.

Trustee Colleen Foley, whose career background is in public healthcare as a school district supervising nurse, noted that gloves pose some issues when taken from one location to another, with people touching multiple surfaces with the same pair on. Rosenblatt concurred and said the village administration is working on protocols due to concerns over cross-contamination with the use of gloves and masks. “We have some employees who prefer working with masks and gloves on but with ample supply in each department they have the ability to take a different set of PPE each day and to continue more frequent handwashing with antibacterial soap which is forever the best practice,” she said.

Foley says some signage or communications are needed to remind employees not to wear the same gloves all day at work.

Mayor Theresa Trouvé asked about plexiglass installations for counters and office spaces to divide people from contact in Village Hall. Rosenblatt says the

shop department is manufacturing the plexiglass to go between workstations in Finance and Purchasing as well as for protectors for counters in the Business office, the Building Department and the little window for Public Works.

Trustee Stephen Makrinos asked all village department heads if there was enough PPE supplied for workers. Rosenblatt has overseen supplies with Public Works as well as checking with GCPD Commissioner Kenneth Jackson to make sure inventory was sufficient.

“If they request it the village is able

to fulfill requests. We are okay with PPE as we still look to identify additional sources for masks and gloves to get all that we need. Commissioner Jackson’s force received donations and explored many avenues for proper Police and Fire PPE. Overall there are still items on backorder and some that were cancelled orders,” she said.

Another Safety Plan initiative highlights hygiene and cleaning of areas at Village Hall, DPW facilities, the library and other specific workspaces.

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